Taking Wales Forward

The First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones yesterday [19 May 2016] announced his new Cabinet and Ministers as the Welsh Government begins its ambitious programme to build a united, connected and sustainable Wales.

The First Minister said,

“I am delighted to introduce the team who will be taking Wales forward over the next 5 years. They will have a central role to play in delivering our priorities and leading and directing the work of the Welsh Government on behalf of the people of Wales.

“As I said in my statement to the Assembly yesterday, this will be an open, inclusive, and transparent administration, ready to work with others where it is in the national interest.

“A critical 5 years lie ahead. My relentless focus, and that of my Cabinet and Ministers, will be on driving improvement in our economy and in the vital public services that the people of Wales rely on every day.

“I am confident this is the team with the talent, the vision and the ideas to deliver opportunity for all, and build a united, connected and sustainable Wales, now and for future generations.”

Cabinet and Ministers

Ken Skates
Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Vaughan Gething
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Mark Drakeford
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Kirsty Williams
Cabinet Secretary for Education

Lesley Griffiths
Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs

Carl Sargeant
Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Jane Hutt
Leader of the House and Chief Whip

Julie James
Minister for Skills and Science

Alun Davies
Minister for Lifelong Learning and Welsh Language

Rebecca Evans
Minister for Social Services and Public Health