§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary State for Wales what was the proportion of total household expenditure in Wales devoted to rents, rates and water charges for each year 1966 to 1973.
§ Mr. BoothI have been asked to reply.
The following information is from the Family Expenditure Survey. The figures are rounded and are subject to sampling variation.
Percentage of total household expenditure spent on rent *, rates and water charges in Wales 1966 8 1967 8 1968 9 1969 10 1970 10 1971 10 1972 9 * For households owning their dwellings or living rent free a notional rent has been calculated based upon the rateable value.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the average 183W weekly rent paid by households in privately rented accommodation in Wales for each year 1966 to 1973.
§ Mr. BoothI have been asked to reply.
The following information is from the Family Expenditure Survey. The figures are subject to sampling variation.
Average weekly rent paid by households in privately rented unfurnished accommodation for Wales (2 year averages): £ 1966–67 1.14 1967–68 1.14 1968–69 1.04 1969–70 1.32 1970–71 1.43 1971–72 1.35