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 Jones | 2009–2011 | Labour | |
| Deputy First Minister | 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
| 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
References
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