First Jones government
Appearance
First Jones ministry | |
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6th devolved government of Wales | |
2009–2011 | |
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Date formed | 9 December 2009 |
Date dissolved | 2011 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Elizabeth II |
Head of government | Carwyn Jones |
Deputy head of government | Ieuan Wyn Jones |
Member party | Labour Plaid Cymru |
Status in legislature | Coalition |
History | |
Legislature term | 3rd National Assembly for Wales |
Predecessor | Fourth Morgan ministry |
Successor | Second Jones ministry |
The First Jones ministry (9 December 2009–2011) was a continuation of the previous Labour/Plaid Cymru coalition 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.
Cabinet
Junior ministers
Office | Name | Term | Party | |
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Deputy Minister for Children | style="background-color: Template:Welsh Labour/meta/color; width: 1px" | | Huw Lewis | 2009–2011 | Labour |
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration | style="background-color: Template:Plaid Cymru/meta/color; width: 1px" | | Jocelyn Davies | 2009–2011 | Plaid Cymru |
Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills | style="background-color: Template:Welsh Labour/meta/color; width: 1px" | | Lesley Griffiths | 2009–2011 | Labour |
Deputy Minister for Social Services | style="background-color: Template:Welsh Labour/meta/color; width: 1px" | | Gwenda Thomas | 2009–2011 | Labour |