Member

I confess that I am not entirely certain how this would work in practice, but the underlying principle is surely right: if we are serious about empowering communities to protect what matters to them, we must also equip them with the resources to do so. The question does not end at purchase; we must also consider how community engagement is sustained once an asset is acquired—how we ensure that ownership translates into genuine stewardship and that these assets remain living, active parts of local life rather than burdens that communities struggle to maintain. I look forward to the Minister’s response on these matters.