HC Deb 26 January 1972 vol 829 c463W
Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average construction cost per unit of recently built local authority dwellings for a semi-detached house and a flat in a high-rise block, respectively.

Mr. Channon

The average construction cost per dwelling in tenders approved in 1970 for local authorities in England and Wales (excluding Greater London Council dwellings) was £3,400 for two-storey five-person houses, and £4,110 for flats in five or more storeys.