§ 86. Mr. McLoughlinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment by how much Derbyshire county council's rate has increased since 1981–82; and what was the average for all other counties over the same period.
§ Mr. GummerDerbyshire county council's precept has increased by 161 per cent. since 1981–82. The average rise for all other counties since 1981–82 is 106 per cent.