The debate over how major arts groups should be funded in Wales is continuing, as a review rejecting the notion of “direct funding” by the government is published. “Instead, the review recommends a new arts board with representatives from the arts council, assembly government and other public bodies. The board, chaired by the culture minister, would oversee arts strategy… Much of the practical element seems to amount to the creation of the new arts board – yet another committee, something we are all too familiar with.”