People of the Senedd

John Griffiths MS

John Griffiths MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Newport East

My Senedd Activities

What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to develop the use of the Welsh language in eastern areas of Wales?

Tabled on 04/12/2024

To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes: a) Israel’s disproportionate response to Hamas’s horrific attacks of 7 October 2023, which has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths in...

For debate on 02/12/2024

What steps is the Welsh Government taking to create better public health outcomes in Wales's most socially deprived communities?

Tabled on 21/11/2024

This Senedd: 1. Welcomes the campaign from the Welsh Retail Consortium and Usdaw, urging shoppers to be considerate and respectful to retail workers this Christmas. 2. Notes that Christ...

For debate on 19/11/2024

To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes: a) Israel’s disproportionate response to Hamas’s horrific attacks of 7 October 2023, which has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths in...

For debate on 18/11/2024

This Senedd: 1. Welcomes the opportunity to highlight chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through World COPD Day on 20 November 2024. 2. Notes that over 74,000 people in Wales have be...

For debate on 13/11/2024

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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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