HC Deb 14 May 1973 vol 856 cc254-5W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what have been the percentage increases in housing costs and rents since June 1970.

Mr. Eyre

Following are representative figures:

Percentage increases, 2nd quarter 1970 to 4th quarter 1972
Housebuilding tender costs, Local authorities, England and Wales 53
Average house prices, United Kingdom 75
Rent component of the Retail Price Index, United Kingdom 28