First Jones government
Welsh government (2009–2011)
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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 | |
 Jones's first cabinet on 10 December 2009 | |
| Date formed | 10 December 2009 |
| Date dissolved | 11 May 2011 |
| People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
First Minister's history | 2009–2018 |
Deputy First Minister | Ieuan Wyn Jones |
Member parties | |
Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) |
Opposition party | |
Opposition leader | Nick Bourne |
| History | |
Outgoing election | 2011 general election |
| Legislature term | 3rd National Assembly for Wales |
| Predecessor | Fourth Rhodri Morgan government |
| Successor | Second 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.[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
| 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 | |