First Jones government

The first Jones government (10 December 2009 – 11 May 2011) was a continuation of the previous Labour–Plaid Cymru coalition government in Wales.

First Jones government

7th devolved administration of Wales
2009–2011
Date formed10 December 2009
Date dissolved11 May 2011
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
First MinisterCarwyn Jones
First Minister's history2009–2018
Deputy First MinisterIeuan Wyn Jones
Member parties
  •   Labour
  •   Plaid Cymru
Status in legislatureMajority (coalition)
41 / 60 (68%)
Opposition party
Opposition leaderNick Bourne
History
Outgoing election2011 general election
Legislature term(s)3rd National Assembly for Wales
PredecessorFourth Morgan government
SuccessorSecond Jones government

Following Rhodri Morgan's decision to retire, a leadership contest was held for the position of Welsh Labour Leader. The election was won by Carwyn Jones who was confirmed leader of Welsh Labour on 1 December 2009 and as First Minister on 9 December 2009 by the Welsh Assembly, Jones was officially sworn in the next day.

Cabinet
OfficeNameTermParty
First Minister Carwyn Jones2009–2011Labour
Deputy First Minister

Minister for the Economy and Transport

 Ieuan Wyn Jones2009–2011Plaid Cymru
Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning Leighton Andrews2009–2011Labour
Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing Jane Davidson2009–2011Labour
Minister for Business and Budget Jane Hutt2009–2011Labour
Minister for Health and Social Services Edwina Hart2009–2011Labour
Minister for Heritage Alun Ffred Jones2009–2011Plaid Cymru
Minister for Rural Affairs Elin Jones2009–2011Plaid Cymru
Minister for Social Justice and Local Government Carl Sargeant2009–2011Labour
Office holders given special provisions to attend Cabinet
Counsel General for Wales John Griffiths2009–2011Labour
Chief Whip Janice Gregory2009–2011Labour

Junior ministers
OfficeNameTermParty
Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis2009–2011Labour
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration Jocelyn Davies2009–2011Plaid Cymru
Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills Lesley Griffiths2009–2011Labour
Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas2009–2011Labour

See also

References
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