# Government of Wales Act 2006, Section 50: Deputy Welsh Ministers

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Deputy Welsh Ministers from among the Members of the Senedd to assist the First Minister, a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or the Counsel General in the exercise of functions.
(2) A Deputy Welsh Minister holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
(3) A Deputy Welsh Minister may be removed from office by the First Minister.
(4) A Deputy Welsh Minister may at any time resign.
(5) A Deputy Welsh Minister must resign if the Senedd resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Senedd.
(6) A Deputy Welsh Minister who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.
(7) A Deputy Welsh Minister ceases to hold office on ceasing to be a Member of the Senedd otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32/section/50 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/government-of-wales-act-2006/section-50
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