National Assembly for Wales

Assembly Member Biographies

Christopher Franks

Christopher Franks AM / AC

South Wales Central

Plaid Cymru

Assembly Commissioner

Biography

Chris Franks was elected to the Assembly in 2007. Chris is committed to promoting Cardiff as an international capital and to regenerating the valleys. The promotion of public transport is a priority, especially linking the valleys with Cardiff. His political interests include working to enhance the countryside to encourage wild life and to improve habitats for endangered species. Chris is a member of the All Party Group on Strokes. He is committed to improving services for stroke survivors and their families. Chris is Plaid Cymru’s Chief Whip and is a member of the Assembly Commission. He also sits on the Finance Committee and the Committee on Standards of Conduct.

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Personal website:

www.chrisfranks.plaidcymru.org

Contact details

e-mail: christopher.franks@wales.gov.uk

Christopher Franks AM
National Assembly for Wales,
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
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2007 Election Results

Name(s) Party Number of votes for Party % of votes

David Melding


Andrew Davies

Welsh Conservative Party

45147

21.7

Leanne Wood,


Christopher Franks

Plaid Cymru- Party of Wales

32207

15.5