§ Mr. Miscampbellasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is the average cost per square foot rented and freehold of Government office accommodation in Blackpool and district; and what is the cost of similar accommodation in London.
§ Mr. BoydenThe average rent of offices held on lease by my Department in Blackpool and district is just over 6s. per sq. ft., and in London just over 15s. per sq. ft. These figures are not directly comparable, as rents vary considerably according to the date at which a lease was taken out, the quality of the accommodation, and its location. It is not possible to give corresponding information for Government owned offices as the figures vary widely according to site costs and the dates at which particular buildings were erected.