asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average cost per square foot of hiring office accommodation in London, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen for the use of the Government.

The average rental cost per square foot of hiring office accommodation for the use of the Government in the locations referred to is: Central London, £9, Outer London, £5, Dundee, £3·25, Edinburgh, £3·50, Glasgow, £3·25 and Aberdeen, £4.