In terms of Creative Wales, every time I talk about Creative Wales in the sector, there's a sharp intake of breath, waiting for further details. During the growth of the film industry, the Welsh Government has had several initiatives designed to boost the sector. But stakeholders felt that this action lacked focus. Screen Alliance Wales told us that projects have been funded randomly based on the profile of the company, without looking at a long-term, sustainable legacy for Wales. Whenever the committee has asked for greater focus, we have been told this leadership will be found in the yet-to-be-established body called Creative Wales.

Since it was first announced in 2016, we are still waiting for the details of Creative Wales. We were told in February that the Minister would announce details on the form, function, preferred board members and the governance arrangements of Creative Wales in April of this year. The statement that was released in April gives no more information on any of these issues. It's filled with well-meaning phrases such as,

'Partnership and collaboration are key to successful delivery', and that Creative Wales will embrace the synergies between the economy and culture of Wales. But there was no mention of how this will be done, and the sector is asking how they can be engaged in this process and how they can bid to Creative Wales so that they can benefit from what you as a Government want to do.