Section 5 Increase in maximum number of Welsh MinistersI1

in subsection (1), for “twelve” substitute “17”;

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.”