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First Jones government

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

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First Jones government

7th devolved administration of Wales
2009–2011
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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
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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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Junior ministers

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OfficeNameTermParty
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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