HC Deb 28 June 1972 vol 839 cc341-2W
46. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the average price of new houses sold in the first quarter of 1972 and the increase this represents since 1970.

Mr. Eyre

The average price of new private dwellings mortgaged with building societies was £6,425 in the first quarter of 1972. This represents a rise of 29 per cent. over the corresponding period of 1970.