Yesterday, in the Chamber of the House of Commons, I responded to a debate on the 125th anniversary of the National Trust.
In 125 years, it has grown from being a project pioneered by three visionaries who owned one building in Suffolk to being the largest member-based heritage organisation in Europe. But it's important that the Trust listens to the concerns of others - with this control and authority over land come different responsibilities, additional to conservation, such as understanding local concerns and explaining the decisions the Trust makes.
Have a look at the video below for a short clip of my response.
