WQ89664 (e) Tabled on 16/11/2023

Do Ministers have to secure the First Minister’s express consent before writing articles in newspapers, such as the one written by the Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales Online calling for a ceasefire in Gaza?

Answered by First Minister | Answered on 24/11/2023

The Minister for Health and Social Services followed the Ministerial Code, as set out at paragraph 8.9 of the Code.