NSPCC Cymru / Wales has welcomed the creation of a Cabinet Secretary for Children in the Welsh government.
The new position was amongst the changes in yesterday’s Cabinet announcement and follows a joint call for a Children’s Minister from the NSPCC and five other leading charities earlier this year.
As the Secretary for Communities and Children, Carl Sargeant has a portfolio title that did not previously exist.
Head of NSPCC Cymru / Wales, Des Mannion, said:
“This is a hugely positive step that we welcome wholeheartedly.
“We have previously called for a Children’s Minister within the new Welsh Cabinet and this change is extremely constructive progress.
“Delivering change for children must be at the heart of the new Welsh Government and there is much to do to build on a history of Welsh policy making that has long had an important focus on children.
“From improvements in online safety to the prevention of child abuse; we look forward to working with the new Welsh government to ensure more progress on these hugely significant issues.”
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