Outlining her priorities in the Senedd on Tuesday, June 16, Heledd Fychan highlighted the importance of the arts and sport in preventative health.
She also spoke of the importance of the Welsh language and Wales’ music industry, and called for the devolution of broadcasting.
“These priorities mark the beginning of a journey and the beginning of a new chapter for culture and sport here in Wales,” Ms Fychan told the Siambr.
She continued: “This government believes in the power of culture and sport to transform lives, to contribute to the vision of moving towards a preventative health agenda to put our health service on a more sustainable footing, and because we are determined to build a Wales where creativity thrives.”
Ms Fychan, of Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr, was quizzed on her government’s calls for the devolution of broadcasting.
In her statement, the minister pledged to create a ‘stronger media environment’ which reflects a ‘confident and prosperous Wales.’
Laying out her priorities for broadcasting, she said: “Wales deserves a confident, diverse and sustainable media landscape rooted in public value and national ambition.”
She revealed work is underway to set up a shadow broadcasting and communications authority – designed to build a ‘stronger and more accountable’ media landscape in Wales.
She also highlighted her plans to support public-interest journalism and ‘safeguard the provision of high-quality news.’
