HC Deb 26 April 1972 vol 835 cc307-8W
92. Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what action he proposes to deal with rising house prices in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil (Mr. Rowlands) on 24th April, 1972.—[Vol. 835, c. 220.]

Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the estimated increase in the price of new private houses in Wales in 1971–72; and what is the estimated increase in second-hand houses for the same year.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to him on this subject on 21st April, 1972. Comparable figures covering the first quarter of 1972 are not available.