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John Griffiths MS

John Griffiths MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Newport East

My Senedd Activities

What further steps is the Welsh Government taking to tackle the cost-of-living crisis for the most disadvantaged communities in Wales?

Tabled on 07/11/2024

This Senedd: 1. Recognises the environmental importance of the Gwent Levels to Wales with its multiple SSSIs and unique biodiversity. 2. Notes the Levels have been declared an ancient...

For debate on 05/11/2024

This Senedd: 1. Congratulates Friends of the Earth Cymru on their 40th birthday and achieving four decades of climate action. 2. Notes that Friends of the Earth Cymru was established...

For debate on 05/11/2024

What is the Welsh Government's current assessment of the suitability of school uniform policy across Wales?

Tabled on 30/10/2024

Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's strategy for developing its international relations?

Tabled on 17/10/2024

What is the Cabinet Secretary's assessment of progress made on the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan?

Tabled on 09/10/2024

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Biography

Personal history

Born in Newport, John Griffiths is a law graduate and has a diploma in psychology from the University of Wales, Cardiff.

Professional background

John worked as a lecturer in further and higher education before becoming a solicitor, prior to his first election to the National Assembly for Wales in 1999.

Political history

John has served as a Gwent County and Newport Borough councillor. His political interests include economic development, social inclusion, education, Europe, sport and sub Saharan Africa.

John has previously served as Minister for Culture and Sport; Minister for Natural Resources; and Minister for the Environment and Sustainability in the Welsh Government, and before that he served as Counsel General; Deputy Minister for Education; Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, and Deputy Economic Development Minister.

Membership

Terms of office

  1. 07/05/1999 - 30/04/2003
  2. 02/05/2003 - 02/05/2007
  3. 04/05/2007 - 31/03/2011
  4. 06/05/2011 - 05/04/2016
  5. 06/05/2016 - 28/04/2021
  6. 08/05/2021 -

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