HC Deb 07 May 1957 vol 569 cc777-8
9. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the aver age rent now being charged on five-room housing and flats, respectively, in respect of municipal houses whose construction was completed this year in outer London areas; and how this compares with the rentals charged for similar dwellings completed in 1950 and 1955.

Mr. H. Brooke

I regret that I have not got this particular information.

Mr. Sorensen

Will the Minister try to get this information, which would be extremely illuminating? Will he not try to find out exactly the answer to my Question, which surely is a legitimate Question?

Mr. Brooke

I have a certain amount of information, but I think perhaps the best thing would be for me to write to the hon. Member and send him the information which I have. [HON. MEMBERS: "No."] I regret to say that the particular information which he requests here is not at this moment available, and I therefore could not publish it.

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