§ Mr. Hordernasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the cost of building a three-bedroom council house in the South-East; and what is the average rent for such a house.
§ Mr. Kaufman:On the latest available information, the average cost in 1974 was about £11,500 inclusive of land; the average unrebated rent of such a house would be about £6.50 per week.