Prospective
5Increase in maximum number of Welsh MinistersE+W
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.”
Commencement Information
I1S. 5 comes into force in accordance with s. 25(4)