John Griffiths (Welsh politician)
| John Griffiths | |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Newport East | |
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In office 6 May 1999 – 6 April 2016 | |
| Preceded by | New Assembly |
| Succeeded by | Vacant (election in progress) |
| Majority | 5,388 (27.7%) |
| Counsel General for Wales | |
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In office 9 December 2009 – 13 May 2011 | |
| First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
| Preceded by | Carwyn Jones |
| Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development | |
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Assumed office 13 May 2011 | |
| First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
| Preceded by | Jane Davidson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
19 December 1956 Newport, Monmouthshire |
| Political party | Labour Co-operative |
| Alma mater | University of Wales |
John Griffiths (born 19 December 1956) is a Welsh Labour Co-operative politician and the Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development. Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, Griffiths has represented the constituency of Newport East since the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999.
Education
Studied law as a mature student at the University of Wales.
Professional career
Before his election to the National Assembly of Wales, he was a practising solicitor (criminal law, personal injury and general civil litigation).
Political career
Former councillor on Gwent County Council and Newport CBC. Member of Labour's National Policy Forum, Co-operative Party, Workers' Educational Association & Full Employment Forum. Committed republican. Member of the ISTC trade union. Member of the National Assembly of Wales for Newport East since 1999.
Griffiths' political interests include economic development, social inclusion, education and Europe.
In the National Assembly for Wales he was appointed Deputy Minister for Health and Social Care (Older People) from May 2003 until May 2007. In the Third Assembly was appointed Deputy Minister for Education, Culture and the Welsh Language (31 May 2007) and retained that position when the coalition government of Plaid Cymru and Labour was announced on 19 July. John supported Carwyn Jones in the Welsh Labour leadership contest in 2009. He was appointed Counsel General and Leader of the Legislative Programme in the Welsh Assembly in December 2009, a job previously done by First Minister Carwyn Jones.[1]
External links
References
- ↑ "Welsh Assembly Government:John Griffiths AM". Welsh Assembly Government website. Welsh Assembly Government. 2010. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
| National Assembly for Wales | ||
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| Preceded by (new post) |
Assembly Member for Newport East 1999–present |
Succeeded by Vacant (election in progress) |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by new post |
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services (Older People and Public Health) 2005 - 2007 |
Succeeded by post re-organised |
| Preceded by Brian Gibbons |
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Care 2007 (31 May to 19 July) |
Succeeded by Gwenda Thomas |
| Preceded by (new post) |
Deputy Minister for Education, Culture and Welsh Language 2007 (July - October) |
Succeeded by post re-organised |
| Preceded by (new post) |
Deputy Minister for Skills 2007 - 2009 |
Succeeded by post re-organised |
| Preceded by Jane Davidson |
Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development 2011 - 2013 |
Succeeded by post re-organised |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded by Carwyn Jones |
Counsel General for Wales 2009 - 2011 |
Succeeded by Theodore Huckle QC |