HC Deb 31 July 1984 vol 65 cc252-3W
Mr. Litherland

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average cost per square foot of rents and rates for rented office accommodation occupied by civil servants in central London.

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is the average cost per square foot of rents and rates for rented office accommodation occupied by civil servants in Middlesbrough;

(2) what is the average cost per square foot of rents and rates for rented office accommodation occupied by civil servants in the city of Manchester.

Sir George Young

The following is the information requested:

Office accommodation occupied by civil servants
Average annual rent paid per square foot Approximate rates per square foot
£ £
Central London 4.80 9.90
Manchester (City) 2.18 2.85
Middlesbrough 2.33 2.25

These figures reflect the latest information currently available. Rates are the responsibility of local government, but the information has been provided by the rating of Government property department.