9 commitments in the Welsh Government's Programme for Government 2026 to 2030 fall under this brief, in the Programme's own words. Under each is how often it has been raised in the Seventh Senedd.
Demanding fairness from Westminster: Powers for a purpose
Work towards the devolution of powers over broadcasting, including powers to regulate, supervise, and ensure accountability for broadcasting and communications in Wales. We will begin by establishing a Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority for Wales to protect and strengthen local and national public service media platforms.
Raised in 17 speeches. Most recently on 20 October 2026, by Ken Skates. Matched on: “devolution of broadcasting”.
Strengthening Wales through culture, heritage and sport
Work with the sector including our creative industries to create and deliver a targeted Culture and Sport Strategy for a healthier, wealthier and more resilient Wales.
Raised in 40 speeches. Most recently on 19 October 2026, by Jane Richardson. Matched on: “culture strategy”.
Prioritise equality of access to the arts, culture, heritage and sport for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, considering how our entry policies can support this.
Raised in 6 speeches. Most recently on 14 October 2026, by Alun Cox. Matched on: “access to sport”.
Bring forward a European Strategy which will include our determination to align with world‑leading European standards in environmental protection, public health and food.
Raised in 1 speech and 1 written question. Most recently on 8 October 2026, by Dr Elin Royles. Matched on: “European strategy”.
Develop and implement a comprehensive Diaspora Strategy to promote Wales as a place for diaspora entrepreneurs to invest, and encourage and incentivise recent emigrants to return.
Raised in 7 speeches. Most recently on 19 October 2026, by Jane Richardson. Matched on: “diaspora”.
Source: Welsh Government, Programme for government 2026 to 2030: New ambition for Wales, first published on 10 September 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Mentions are found by matching the names of plans, bodies and schemes; a mention says nothing about progress.
Key moments in the Senedd
Statements, debates and legislation in Plenary on this brief, newest first. Oral question sessions are counted in the contributions below.
Each bar is the share of that party's speeches and questions in the Seventh Senedd that touched this brief, so large and small parties can be compared. The upright line marks the chamber as a whole: 3.4%.
30% of Welsh adults said brexit and Britain's future relationship with the EU would be very important to their vote.
Ipsos asked 747 Welsh adults aged 16+ between 2 April 2026 and 8 April 2026, before the 2026 Senedd election. People could choose as many issues as they liked. More on public opinion.
Written questions
8 written questions to the Welsh Government on this brief in the Seventh Senedd, 8 answered so far. The latest:
On Wednesday 18 March, the Senedd will debate a new report calling on future governments to adopt Mission Cymru – a set of new principles to guide Wales’ international relations.
On 22 October 2025 Plenary will debate the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee’s report into Charging for exhibitions.
On 26 March 2025 the Senedd will debate the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee’s report, A decade of cuts: impact of funding reductions for culture and sport.
On 10 July 2024 the Senedd will debate the Culture, Welsh Language, Communications, Sport and International Relations Committee’s report, 6 Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights.
Tagged from the title of its item or question: “Sport”Official Record
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Contributions tagged in each month of the Seventh Senedd. No sittings were held in August 2026.Show the numbers
Month
Contributions
May 2026
1
June 2026
72
July 2026
30
August 2026
No sittings
September 2026
167
October 2026
49
How this brief is put together
This brief follows the Programme commitments listed above and tags the record with the phrases below. Keyword matching can miss business that discusses the issue in other words, and can tag a passing mention.
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