HC Deb 19 March 1987 vol 112 c558W
Mr. McLoughlin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list in order the six highest rated shire counties in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Chope

Following is the available information:

Highest shire county precepts in England and Wales 1987–88
Pence
Derbyshire 262.0
Cleveland 252.0
Cumbria 246.5
Nottinghamshire 236.0
Bedfordshire 232.2
Avon 228.5