Jack Gamble, director of the Campaign for the Arts, welcomed a renewed commitment of the Welsh government to increase investment in arts and culture as “a positive step forward.”

He added: “However, this budget falls short of fully restoring last year’s funding cuts. Meanwhile, the environment for artists and organisations becomes ever more challenging.

“Once adjusted for inflation, the Arts Council of Wales will see a funding increase of just 1% next year – a rise that is unlikely to significantly enhance their capacity to support the arts sector or to unlock more of the benefits it brings to people and communities across Wales.”