People of the Senedd

John Griffiths MS

John Griffiths MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Newport East

My Senedd Activities

What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that sport and physical activity play a full role in helping Wales through and beyond the pandemic?

Tabled on 18/03/2021

What further steps will the Welsh Government take to increase the number of green areas in cities and towns across Wales?

Tabled on 03/03/2021

What is the First Minister’s assessment of the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Wales?

Tabled on 21/01/2021

What is the Welsh Government’s latest analysis of the delivery of cancer treatment in Wales during the pandemic?

Tabled on 13/01/2021

What further steps will the Welsh Government take to address the impact of COVID -19 on inequalities in education in Wales?

Tabled on 06/01/2021

What assessment has the First Minister made of the current levels of COVID-19 in Newport?

Tabled on 15/10/2020

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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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