§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average current cost of a local authority three-bedroomed house; what would be the economic rent necessary to meet all debts charges, management costs, &c.; and what is the average rent charged for accommodation of this sort.
§ Mr. ArmstrongAbout £12,500 for a newly-built house, including land, design and site development costs; about £27 a week to cover all revenue costs; the average unrebated rent of all post-1964 council houses of the size quoted would be a little under £6 a week, but for a newly-built house would be higher. More specific information is not at present available.