HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 c414W
Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the average weekly rent of local authority dwellings in England and Wales in April, 1969, or for the last date for which figures are available.

Mr. K. Robinson

According to the Housing Statistics of the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants for 1967–68, based upon returns from a majority of local housing authorities in England and Wales, the average unrebated rent for all local housing authority dwellings at 31st March, 1968, was 37s. 11d. a week, excluding charges for amenities. No later comparable figure is yet available.

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