PART 1THE SENEDD AND WELSH MINISTERS
I15Increase in maximum number of Welsh Ministers
In section 51 (limit on number of Ministers) of the 2006 Act—
a
in subsection (1), for “twelve” substitute “17”
;
b
after subsection (2) insert—
3
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend subsection (1) to increase the maximum number of holders of a relevant Welsh Ministerial office—
a
from 17 to 18 or 19;
b
from 18 to 19.
4
The power in subsection (3) may not be used to lower the maximum number (including by revoking regulations made under that subsection).
5
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not be made unless—
a
a draft of the instrument has been laid before the Senedd, and
b
the number of Members of the Senedd voting in favour of a resolution of the Senedd approving the draft is at least two-thirds of the total number of Senedd seats.