John Griffiths (Welsh politician)
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This article is about the Welsh Labour politician and Member of the Senedd for Newport East. For other uses, see John Griffiths (disambiguation).
John Griffiths (born 19 December 1956) is a Welsh Labour and Co-operative politician who previously served as Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development from 2011 to 2013. Griffiths has represented the constituency of Newport East in the Senedd since 1999.
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John Griffiths | |
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Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development | |
In office 13 May 2011 ā 14 March 2013 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
Preceded by | Jane Davidson |
Succeeded by | Carl Sargeant[a] |
Counsel General for Wales | |
In office 9 December 2009 ā 13 May 2011 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
Preceded by | Carwyn Jones |
Succeeded by | Theodore Huckle |
Member of the Senedd for Newport East | |
Assumed office 6 May 1999 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Majority | 3,584 (15.5%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-12-19) 19 December 1956 (age 67) Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales |
Political party | Labour and Co-operative |
Alma mater | University of Wales |
Profession | Politician Barrister |
a. ^ As Minister for Natural Resources. | |
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