Welsh Government - Project Open Gov

The devolved government for Wales.

Category: Devolution and constitution

Also used as: Welsh Government, Llywodraeth Cymru

Official website: Visit the Welsh Government

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. It is responsible for policy and administration in devolved areas such as health, education, local government, transport and the environment in Wales. It may appear in summaries involving devolution, legislative consent and UK-wide policy affecting Wales.

Related terms

Devolved AdministrationA government in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland with powers transferred from Westminster.Office of the Secretary of State for WalesThe UK Government department representing Wales’s interests in the UK Government and reserved UK matters in Wales.Senedd CymruThe devolved legislature for Wales.