National Assembly for Wales
Assembly Member Biographies
John Griffiths
Newport East
Labour
Counsel General and Leader of the Legislative Programme
Biography
John Griffiths was elected to the Assembly in May 1999. His political interests include economic development, social inclusion, education and Europe. John was appointed Counsel General and Leader of the Legislative Programme in December 2009. Previously, John served as Deputy Minister for Education, Deputy Minister for Health and Deputy Economic Development Minister.
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Contact details
e-mail: john.griffiths@wales.gov.uk
John Griffiths AM
1st Floor, Clarence House,
Clarence Place,
Newport
NP19 7AA.
Tel: 01633 222302
Fax: 01633 246575
National Assembly for Wales,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
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Tel: 029 2089 8315
Tel: 029 2089 8303
John Griffiths AM
1st Floor, Clarence House,
Clarence Place,
Newport
NP19 7AA.
Tel: 01633 222302
Fax: 01633 246575
National Assembly for Wales,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
Send an e-form to an Assembly Member
Tel: 029 2089 8315
Tel: 029 2089 8303
2007 Election Results
| Name | Party | Number of votes | % of votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Griffiths | Labour Party | 6395 |
32.1 |
| Ed Townsend | Welsh Liberal Democrats | 5520 |
27.7 |
| Peter Fox | Welsh Conservative Party | 4512 |
22.7 |
| Trefor Puw | Plaid Cymru- Party of Wales | 1696 |
8.5 |
| James Harris | Independent | 1354 |
6.8 |
| Michael Blundell | English Democrats | 429 |
2.2 |
