Ms Sheila Pratschke:

We are engaged in a strategic review, which will open up a new period for the Arts Council. It is a time of change for everyone and all of the issues concerning local authorities will be part of the process. With regard to young people, the Deputy may be right that they need more training in business.

One of the big challenges for us is to make the argument for funding because there are many things which need money thrown at them. There is only so much one can do without resources, so our argument and advocacy will be very much focused on the money issue as well.