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First Jones government

7th devolved administration of Wales
2009–2011
Jones's first cabinet on 10 December 2009
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 term3rd National Assembly for Wales
PredecessorFourth Morgan government
SuccessorSecond Jones government

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

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.[1][2] Jones was officially sworn in the next day.[2][3]

Jones maintained the existing One Wales coalition agreement with Plaid Cymru, established by Morgan.[4]

Cabinet

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Office Name Term Party
First Minister Carwyn Jones 2009–2011 Labour
Deputy First Minister

Minister for the Economy and Transport

Ieuan Wyn Jones 2009–2011 Plaid Cymru
Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning Leighton Andrews 2009–2011 Labour
Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing Jane Davidson 2009–2011 Labour
Minister for Business and Budget Jane Hutt 2009–2011 Labour
Minister for Health and Social Services Edwina Hart 2009–2011 Labour
Minister for Heritage Alun Ffred Jones 2009–2011 Plaid Cymru
Minister for Rural Affairs Elin Jones 2009–2011 Plaid Cymru
Minister for Social Justice and Local Government Carl Sargeant 2009–2011 Labour
Office holders given special provisions to attend Cabinet
Counsel General for Wales John Griffiths 2009–2011 Labour
Chief Whip Janice Gregory 2009–2011 Labour

Junior ministers

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Office Name Term Party
Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis 2009–2011 Labour
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration Jocelyn Davies 2009–2011 Plaid Cymru
Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills Lesley Griffiths 2009–2011 Labour
Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas 2009–2011 Labour

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Owen, Paul (1 December 2009). "Carwyn Jones elected Welsh Labour leader". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Third Assembly - Key Events". National Assembly for Wales. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Jones sworn in as first minister". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Carwyn Jones reveals new cabinet". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2024.