John Griffiths was a Member of
the Welsh Parliament between May 2011 and April 2026. This was his biography at
the time he left.
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.
