§ 13. Mr. EtheringtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average rent for a council tenancy in England; and what were the equivalent figures for 1978–79 in actual and real terms.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe average weekly local authority rent in England in 1994–95 is estimated to be £35.68. In 1978–79, it was £5.90, which is £17.20 at today's prices using the gross domestic product deflator.
§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average rent for a council tenancy in England; and what were the equivalent figures for 1978–79 in actual and real terms.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesI refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Urban Regeneration to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Morris) on 12 January,Official Report, column 173.