§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his 47W estimate of the average rent levels in London for (a) council, (b) housing association and (c) private rented accommodation at the latest available date. [170]
§ Mr. RaynsfordLatest figures of average weekly rents before deduction of Housing Benefit in London are:
The council and housing association rents are from administrative returns. The private rent is from the 1995–96 Survey of English Housing and, like all estimates from sample surveys, is subject to sampling variability.
£ Date Council 52.72 30 April 1996 Housing association 50.28 31 March 1996 Private 114.00 April 1995 to March 1996
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to provide opportunities for local authorities in London to build houses for rent. [169]
§ Mr. RaynsfordWe will ensure that any resources released under the capital receipts initiative will be made available to local authorities to use in support of priority schemes which meet key objectives. We will be considering and consulting on these over the coming weeks.