HC Deb 11 December 1974 vol 883 c157W
Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average cost of building a house in an English new town.

Mr. Oakes

The 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.