Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 January 1999. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 18 January 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will instruct local authorities to keep registers of all brownfield sites in their districts indicating (i) dormant, (ii) derelict, (iii)vacant, (iv) underused and (v) underutilised land in (a) public and (b) private ownership. - Includes ref to copy of specification for database, in Library Dep 99/177.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will instruct local authorities to keep registers of all brownfield sites in their districts indicating (i) dormant, (ii) derelict, (iii) vacant, (iv) underused and (v) underutilised land in (a) public and (b) private ownership. [66108] Mr. Raynsford: The Government are now in the process of setting up the National Land Use Database. This will provide a comprehensive national picture of previously-developed sites, including derelict land and vacant buildings, which may be available for development. First stage results are expected by the end of March. A copy of the specification for the database, listing the types and characteristics of the sites covered, has been placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 323 c309W; 66108
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Databases Brownfield sites Empty property Land use Private sector Ownership Public sector Registration Urban areas