§ Mr. Corbettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the current on-cost averages for accommodation in central London, outer London and the provinces for every £100 of Civil Service staff salary; and how this compares with 1980–81.
§ Mr. Peter Rees[pursuant to his reply, 22 April 1985, c. 374]: The table shows the average percentage on-cost for accommodation based on Civil Service staff salaries for the financial year 1984–85 compared with 1980–81.
Area 1980–81 Percentage 1984–85 Percentage Central London 51 42 Outer London 24 29 Provinces 19 18½