asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to sanction the use of commissioners in the administration of the city of Liverpool's affairs.

I have no powers to appoint commissioners.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) why he overruled the recommendation of his inspector following a public inquiry into the Clayton square and Cases street development in Liverpool.(2) what criteria he used in arriving at his Cases street and Clayton square development decision in Liverpool.

I would refer the hon. Member to my decision letter.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that the issues involved in the Cases street and Clayton square development were fully examined in the public inquiry.

Yes.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the sums of money already spent by George Wimpy and Co. on the proposed development of Cases street and Clayton square in Liverpool, were taken into account in his decision to allow the development to proceed; and if he will make a statement.

The sums of money in question were not a material consideration in my decision.