§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current cost of building a three-bedroomed house in both the public and private sectors in Scotland.
§ Mr. RifkindThe estimated current all-in cost of an average three-bedroomed five person house in the public sector in Scotland is £18,700, excluding the cost of land and fluctuations. The equivalent estimated average cost in the private sector in Scotland is £18,200.