(1) (a) How many applications have been received for appointment to the Planning Commission and (b) in what areas of expertise; (2) whether candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, who will be responsible for the short-listing and interviewing of applicants; (3) what (a) timeframes and (b) terms of reference have been set; (4) whether Parliament will play any role in the appointment of the Commissioners; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?