HC Deb 24 March 1975 vol 889 c40W
Mr. Hordern

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the cost of building a three-bedroom council house in the South-East; and what is the average rent for such a house.

Mr. Kaufman:

On the latest available information, the average cost in 1974 was about £11,500 inclusive of land; the average unrebated rent of such a house would be about £6.50 per week.