§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans he has to commemorate the centenary of the National Trust; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellI was pleased to join with the National Trust on 12 January, in the presence of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, to celebrate the trust's centenary. As the guardian of some of our most important historic buildings and landscapes, the trust has made an invaluable contribution towards the preservation of the nation's heritage for the enjoyment and understanding of this and future generations. The trust's work in safeguarding our heritage over the past 100 years has also played a major part in increasing the awareness of the value of our heritage for both the cultural and the economic well being of the country.