§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average cost of building a house in an English new town.
§ Mr. OakesThe average construction cost, excluding site works and land, was about £6,400 for houses and flats in tenders approved by English and Welsh new towns during the 12 months ended 31st March 1974. A figure is not readily available for English new towns only.