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    Government's involvement in entertainment industry under review

    Should government be involved in the commercial entertainment industry on the Isle of Man?

    A review is currently taking place to determine if it should be running places like the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre. 
     
    Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly says it's a serious concern: 
     
     
    The comments were sparked by news that taxpayers will take the hit of the recent Jackson's concert which lost money - a figure that government is refusing to reveal. 
     
    Mr Skelly says it might be time for government to step aside: 
     

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