50Deputy Welsh Ministers
(1)The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Deputy Welsh Ministers from among the Assembly members to assist the First Minister, a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or the Counsel General in the exercise of functions.
(2)A Deputy Welsh Minister holds office at Her Majesty’s pleasure.
(3)A Deputy Welsh Minister may be removed from office by the First Minister.
(4)A Deputy Welsh Minister may at any time resign.
(5)A Deputy Welsh Minister must resign if the Assembly resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Assembly.
(6)A Deputy Welsh Minister who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.
(7)A Deputy Welsh Minister ceases to hold office on ceasing to be an Assembly member otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.