Who we are

We are the devolved government for Wales.

The Welsh Government consists of:

  • the First Minister
  • Welsh Ministers
  • the Counsel General

They are supported by civil servants who work across devolved areas that include key areas of public life such as health, education and the environment.

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Wales has its own government, making policies and laws for our country.

We are working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work.

Our responsibilities include:

  • education
  • health
  • local government
  • transport
  • planning
  • economic development
  • social services
  • culture
  • Welsh language
  • environment
  • agriculture and rural affairs

We:

  • make decisions on matters regarding these areas, for Wales as a whole
  • develop policies and implement them
  • propose Welsh laws (Assembly Bills)