John Griffiths (Welsh politician)
John Griffiths | |
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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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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.