Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism

The Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Welsh: Dirprwy Weinidog y Celfyddydau, Chwaraeon a Thwristiaeth) was a deputy minister of the Welsh Government, accountable to the cabinet minister for the economy. Established in 2014, the last officeholder was Dawn Bowden from May 2021 to March 2024.

Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism of Wales
Dirprwy Weinidog y Celfyddydau, Chwaraeon a Thwristiaeth
Welsh Government
StyleWelsh Deputy Minister
StatusDeputy Minister
AbbreviationDeputy Minister
Member of
Reports tothe Senedd, the First Minister of Wales and the Minister for the Economy
SeatCardiff
NominatorFirst Minister of Wales
AppointerThe Crown
Term lengthFive years
Subject to elections to the Senedd which take place every five years
First holderKen Skates AM
Websitegov.wales/dawn-bowden-ms

Deputy ministers

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Name Picture Entered office Left office Other offices held Political party Government Notes
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism
Ken Skates   11 September 2014 20 May 2016 Labour Second Jones government [1][2]
Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism

Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism

Dafydd Elis-Thomas   3 November 2017 2021 Independent Third Jones government

First Drakeford government

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Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport

Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism

Dawn Bowden   13 May 2021 20 March 2024[6] Chief Whip (–May 2023)[7]

Gained Tourism portfolio in February 2023.[8]

Labour Second Drakeford government [3][9]

Responsibilities

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The responsibilities of the post were:[10]

The post-holder notably announced a registration and licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales.[11] The post is accountable and deputy to the Minister for the Economy.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Welsh cabinet reshuffle sees culture brief moved". Museums Association. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Ken Skates on imposter syndrome, stepping back and how the pandemic changed his priorities". ITV News. 16 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Dawn Bowden appointed deputy minister for arts in Welsh Government". Museums Association. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Wales' new first minister Mark Drakeford appoints his team". BBC News. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  5. ^ "First Minister appoints new Ministerial team | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Wales' new First Minister Vaughan Gething announces his cabinet". ITV News. 21 March 2024.
  7. ^ Jones, Branwen (3 May 2023). "Mark Drakeford reshuffles cabinet to make longtime ally chief whip". Wales Online. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  8. ^ Hughes, Owen (16 February 2023). "Wales gets new tourism minister who faces a baptism of fire over visitor levy". North Wales Live. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  9. ^ Mosalski, Ruth (13 May 2021). "Live updates as Mark Drakeford overhauls Welsh Government cabinet". Wales Online. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Dawn Bowden MS: Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Welsh government unveils plans for licensing..." The Caterer. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Welsh Government organisation chart | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.