John Griffiths (Welsh politician)
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.
John Griffiths MS | |
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Griffiths in 2016 | |
| Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development | |
| In office 13 May 2011 – 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 – 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 | 19 December 1956 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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