People of the Senedd

John Griffiths MS

John Griffiths MS

Senedd Constituency Member

Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Group

Newport East

My Senedd Activities

Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on discussions with trade unions and Tata Steel regarding the future of Wales’s steel industry?

Tabled on 29/05/2024

This Senedd: 1. Congratulates the Wales TUC (Trade Union Congress) Cymru on their 50th anniversary, and notes the 400,000 workers in the 48 member unions it represents. 2. Applauds the...

For debate on 21/05/2024

This Senedd: 1. Recognises the historic links between the Palestinian people and the people of Wales. 2. Reaffirms its calls for an immediate ceasefire on all sides, the release of all...

For debate on 16/05/2024

This Senedd: 1. Remembers the some 750,000 Palestinians who fled or were expelled from their homes during the Nakba in 1948. 2. Is greatly saddened and concerned at current events, conf...

For debate on 15/05/2024

What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to improve water safety and drowning prevention?

Tabled on 08/05/2024

This Senedd: 1. Welcomes the opportunity to celebrate World Asthma Day on 7 May 2024 and raise awareness of the condition. 2. Notes that over 314,000 people in Wales have been diag...

For debate on 03/05/2024

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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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