HC Deb 26 July 1972 vol 841 cc294-5W
33. Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the figures for average house price increases in the two years up to 18th June, 1972, both for newly built and second-hand dwellings.

36. Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what percentage house prices have risen since 31st December, 1971.

Mr. Amery

The average price of new dwellings mortgaged with building societies in the second quarter of 1972 was about 15 per cent. higher than in the fourth quarter of 1971 and about 37 per cent. higher than in the second quarter of 1970. Similar information is not yet available for second-hand dwellings.

41. Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the average price of a new house in the Yorkshire and Humberside Region in June, 1970; and what is the average price for the latest convenient date.

Mr. Eyre

The average price of new private dwellings in the three northern regions of England mortgaged with building societies was £4,258 in 1970 and £4,824 in the 12 months ending on 31st March this year. Separate information for the Yorkshire and Humberside Region is not available.