Mr. Ted Fletcherasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is the average cost per square foot for leasing accommodation for Government offices in Central London; and how this compares with similar costs for office accommodation in the development areas.
§ Mr. Mellish:Rents for offices at present held on lease by my Ministry average about 24s 0d. a square foot in Central London and 9s. 0d. a square foot outside London.
Rents for new hirings generally vary between 40s. 0d. and 80s. 0d. a square foot in Central London, and 12s. 0d. to 20s. 0d. a square foot outside London.
Separate figures for development areas are not available.