§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will state the average rent and average rates paid irrespective of income; and if he will also state the average rent and rates paid (a) by persons with an income of less than £100 per week and (b) by persons with an income of less than £150 per week.
§ Mr. MajorThe figures given in the table are estimates derived from the 1983 family expenditure survey. As they are derived from a sample survey, they are subject to a margin of error.
Great Britain Gross household income Average rent Average rates* £ £ All income levels 14.00 5.30 Income less than £100 13.20 4.40 Income less than £150 13.50 4.55 * Includes owner-occupiers.