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Of all the new government departments, the one we are told is most vital to the Isle of Man's future is the Department of Economic Development.
So how does it plan to increase revenue for the Island, and are changes needed to attract more business here?
Minister for Economic Development Allan Bell was questioned on a range of issues on Agenda last night, and James Davis began by asking him if business people were frustrated by the current planning and work permit systems:
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