Government's involvement in entertainment industry under review

Saturday, 25 October 2014 00:00

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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