The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has today announced his new look cabinet to lead Wales.
This was published under the 2016 to 2021 administration of the Welsh Government
The First Minister said:
“It is an enormous privilege for me to be appointed First Minister of Wales. Every leader needs a strong team around them, and I am delighted to introduce my new cabinet which is a strong mix of experience, talent and passion.
“Brexit is our greatest challenge. In the extraordinary and regrettable circumstances created by the UK Government, it is vital that we prepare for all outcomes. I have retained Ministers in posts where their experience of Brexit preparation is key, while creating a new post to reflect the priority I attach to international relationships and trade.
“As a government we will continue to speak up for Wales, to fight our country’s corner and make sure the government in London is never in any doubt at all of what matters to the people of Wales.”
Cabinet and ministers:
Vaughan Gething
Minister for Health and Social Services
Julie Morgan
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services
Eluned Morgan
Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language
Dafydd Elis-Thomas
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism
Ken Skates
Minister for Economy and Transport
Lee Waters
Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport
Julie James
Minister for Housing and Local Government
Hannah Blythyn
Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government
Rebecca Evans
Minister for Finance and Trefnydd
Kirsty Williams
Minister for Education
Lesley Griffiths
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs
Jeremy Miles
Counsel General Designate and Brexit Minister
Jane Hutt
Deputy Minister and Chief Whip