HC Deb 15 December 1971 vol 828 cc101-2W
59. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the rise of points during the latest 12-month period in the index of average prices of new private houses prepared by his Department.

Mr. Channon

The index rose 22 points or 13 per cent. from the third quarter of 1970 to the third quarter of 1971.

118. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on house prices.

Mr. Channon

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction to the right hon. Member for Sunderland, North (Mr. Willey) on 24th November.—[Vol. 826, c. 363.]