# Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024, Section 5: Increase in maximum number of Welsh Ministers

Extent: E+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.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2024/4/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/senedd-cymru-members-and-elections-act-2024/section-5
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