People of the Senedd

John Griffiths MS

John Griffiths MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Newport East

My Senedd Activities

What are the Welsh Government's immediate economic priorities for joint working with the new UK Government?

Tabled on 27/06/2024

How is the Welsh Government supporting low-income households across Newport East?

Tabled on 20/06/2024

What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had since his appointment with stakeholders on the work of the Burns delivery unit?

Tabled on 19/06/2024

How is the Welsh Government working to promote and develop green jobs in south-east Wales?

Tabled on 13/06/2024

What is the Welsh Government's policy on its acquisition, use and sale of property?

Tabled on 12/06/2024

Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm that funding to hospices will come directly from the Welsh Government rather than through local health boards under the proposed new national commission...

Tabled on 07/06/2024

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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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