It is a genuine honour to serve under the maiden chairmanship of Ms Bardell. The National Trust, founded in 1895 with its first property acquired for £10, now has over 5.5 million members, welcomes nearly 27 million visitors annually, employs around 9,500 staff and is supported by 65,000 volunteers. With governance regulated by a board of trustees and overseen by the Charity Commission, the trust operates independently from the Government without ongoing public funding. The minister acknowledges concerns about the trust's direction but emphasises that it remains an independent body with its own mechanisms for accountability. He refers to recent reports of members' dissatisfaction over the focus on historical links to slavery and empire and reassures Members that a transcript of today's debate will be sent to the National Trust. Addressing financial challenges, the minister notes the trust is losing approximately £200 million in revenues due to coronavirus but highlights 80% of its funds are legally restricted. The trust has implemented 513 compulsory redundancies and 782 voluntary redundancies while seeking Government assistance through schemes like the furlough scheme. Emphasising the importance of preserving heritage, he supports the National Trust's focus on curating historic houses, gardens, and landscapes.