First Jones ministry

First Jones ministry
6th devolved government of Wales
2009–2011
Date formed 9 December 2009
Date dissolved 2011
People and organisations
Head of government Carwyn Jones
Deputy head of government Ieuan Wyn Jones
Head of state Elizabeth II
Member party Labour
Plaid Cymru
Status in legislature Coalition
History
Legislature term(s) 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

Office Name Term Party
First Minister Carwyn Jones20092011Labour
Deputy First Minister

Minister for the Economy and Transport

Ieuan Wyn Jones20092011Plaid Cymru
Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning Leighton Andrews20092011Labour
Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing Jane Davidson20092011Labour
Minister for Business and Budget Jane Hutt20092011Labour
Minister for Health and Social Services Edwina Hart20092011Labour
Minister for Heritage Alun Ffred Jones 20092011Plaid Cymru
Minister for Rural Affairs Elin Jones20092011Plaid Cymru
Minister for Social Justice and Local Government Carl Sargeant20092011Labour
Office holders given special provisions to attend Cabinet
Counsel General for Wales John Griffiths20092011Labour
Chief Whip Janice Gregory20092011Labour

Junior ministers

Office Name Term Party
Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis20092011Labour
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration Jocelyn Davies20092011Plaid Cymru
Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills Lesley Griffiths20092011Labour
Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas20092011Labour

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