HC Deb 11 January 1978 vol 941 c762W
48. Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the official criteria used in the definition of derelict land.

Mr. Marks

For the purposes of derelict land grants and surveys the Department defines derelict land as land so damaged by industrial or other development that it is incapable of beneficial use without treatment.