Paragraph 17

Section 1173 (expenditure incurred because of contamination) is amended as follows.

In subsections (1) and (2), after “contaminated” insert “ or derelict ”.

For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3)

Subsection (4) applies—

(a)

in the case of land in a contaminated state, if the main purpose of any activities is any of those specified in section 1146(3), or

(b)

in the case of land in a derelict state, if the main purpose of any activities is any of those specified in section 1146A(3).”

In the heading, insert at the end “or dereliction”.