§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the economic rents for newly built Housing Executive houses in Northern Ireland for each size of dwelling; what were the sums in February 1978; and what are the current average rents now and in February 1978.
§ Mr. Goodhart[pursuant to his reply, 12 November 1979]. The rents required to cover the loan charges and the cost of management and maintenance of newly
Type of dwelling Current average rent Average rent February 1978 (£) (£) Two-persons … … … … 3.65 2.95 Three-persons … … … … 4.58 3.55 Four-persons … … … … 5.28 4.00 Five-persons … … … … 6.21 4.60 Six-persons … … … … 6.44 4.75 Seven-persons … … … … 6.79 5.00