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'''Winston James Griffiths''', [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (born 11 February 1943<ref>{{cite book|title= [[Times Guide to the House of Commons]] |date= May 1997|page=85|chapter=Win Griffiths|isbn= 978-0-7230-0956-6|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=f6JgX8Bgy4AC&q=%22Win+Griffiths%22+%2B+%22b+Feb+11+,+1943%22|last1= Austin|first1= Tim|last2= Austin|first2= Timothy R.|publisher= Times Books}}</ref>), known as '''Win Griffiths''', is a Welsh politician and former teacher who served in both the [[European Parliament]] and the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]]. A member of the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]], he represented [[South Wales (European Parliament constituency)|South Wales]] in the European Parliament from 1979 to 1989 and [[Bridgend (UK Parliament constituency)|Bridgend]] in the House of Commons from 1987 to 2005. | |||
During his parliamentary career, Griffiths held several front bench positions in opposition and served as [[Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales]] under [[Tony Blair]] from May 1997 to July 1998. Following his retirement from Parliament in 2005, he continued his public service through various healthcare and voluntary sector roles, and was appointed an [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] in the [[2011 New Year Honours]]. | |||
== Early life and education == | |||
Winston James Griffiths was born on 11 February 1943, the son of Evan George Griffiths and Rachel Elizabeth Griffiths.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Vacher |first1=Dod |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RjOIAAAAMAAJ |title=Dod's Guide to the General Election, June 2001 |last2=Publishing |first2=Vacher Dod |publisher=Vacher Dod Publishing |year=2001 |isbn=978-0-905702-32-2 |page=130 |language=en |access-date=30 October 2024}}</ref> He was educated at Brecon Boys' Grammar School before attending the [[University College, Cardiff|University College of Wales, Cardiff]], where he graduated in 1965 with a [[Bachelor of Arts|bachelor of arts]] degree and [[Diploma of Education|diploma of education]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
== | Before entering politics, Griffiths worked as a teacher.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news | url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/2055710.stm |title = Win Griffiths|date = 21 October 2002}}</ref> | ||
== Political career == | |||
=== European Parliament (1979–1989) === | |||
Griffiths began his political career in 1979 when he was elected as [[Member of the European Parliament]] for the newly created [[South Wales (European Parliament constituency)|South Wales]] constituency. He served in this role for ten years until 1989, when he was succeeded by [[Wayne David]]. | |||
=== House of Commons (1987–2005) === | |||
In 1987, whilst still serving as an MEP, Griffiths was elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for [[Bridgend (UK Parliament constituency)|Bridgend]], succeeding [[Peter Hubbard-Miles]]. He held the seat for 18 years until his retirement in 2005. | |||
During his time in Parliament, Griffiths held numerous front bench roles whilst Labour was in opposition. Following Labour's victory in the [[1997 United Kingdom general election|1997 general election]], he was appointed as [[Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=1997-06-18a.301.6&s=speaker%3A10246#g302.3 |title = NHS Trusts (Running Costs): 18 Jun 1997: House of Commons debates}}</ref> in the [[Welsh Office]] by Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]] in May 1997, serving alongside [[Peter Hain]]. However, his ministerial career was brief, ending with the government reshuffle in July 1998.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1998/07/98/cabinet_reshuffle/141238.stm | title=BBC NEWS | Special Report | 1998 | 07/98 | Cabinet reshuffle | New faces join government}}</ref> | |||
After leaving government, Griffiths continued to play an active role in parliamentary affairs, notably chairing the [[Welsh Grand Committee]]. He announced his retirement from Parliament and stood down at the [[2005 United Kingdom general election|2005 general election]], when he was succeeded by [[Madeleine Moon]].<ref name="auto" /> | |||
== Post-parliamentary career == | |||
Following his retirement from Parliament in 2005, Griffiths remained active in public service. He took up the position of chair of [[Bro Morgannwg]] NHS Trust<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/4598621.stm |title = Complaint over ex-MP's health job|date = June 2005}}</ref> and later became chairman of the [[Wales Council for Voluntary Action]]. | |||
In recognition of his public service, Griffiths was appointed an [[Order of the British Empire|Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE) in the [[2011 New Year Honours]] list.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rugby-legend-martyn-williams-honoured-1802986 |title = Rugby legend Martyn Williams honoured with MBE in New Year Honours List|date = 31 December 2011}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Griffiths married Elizabeth Ceri Gravell on 22 August 1966. | Griffiths married Elizabeth Ceri Gravell on 22 August 1966. The couple have two children: a son and a daughter.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |year=2001 |title=Vote2001: Candidates: Win Griffiths |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/vote2001/candidates/candidates/0/09203.stm |access-date=30 October 2024 |work=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |year=1997 |title=BBC News: Politics '97: Win Griffiths |url=http://bbc.adactio.com/politics97/mps/356.shtml |access-date=30 October 2024 |work=BBC News}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Winston James Griffiths, OBE (born 11 February 1943[1]), known as Win Griffiths, is a Welsh politician and former teacher who served in both the European Parliament and the House of Commons. A member of the Labour Party, he represented South Wales in the European Parliament from 1979 to 1989 and Bridgend in the House of Commons from 1987 to 2005.
During his parliamentary career, Griffiths held several front bench positions in opposition and served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales under Tony Blair from May 1997 to July 1998. Following his retirement from Parliament in 2005, he continued his public service through various healthcare and voluntary sector roles, and was appointed an OBE in the 2011 New Year Honours.
Early life and education
Winston James Griffiths was born on 11 February 1943, the son of Evan George Griffiths and Rachel Elizabeth Griffiths.[2] He was educated at Brecon Boys' Grammar School before attending the University College of Wales, Cardiff, where he graduated in 1965 with a bachelor of arts degree and diploma of education.[3][4]
Before entering politics, Griffiths worked as a teacher.[5]
Political career
European Parliament (1979–1989)
Griffiths began his political career in 1979 when he was elected as Member of the European Parliament for the newly created South Wales constituency. He served in this role for ten years until 1989, when he was succeeded by Wayne David.
House of Commons (1987–2005)
In 1987, whilst still serving as an MEP, Griffiths was elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Bridgend, succeeding Peter Hubbard-Miles. He held the seat for 18 years until his retirement in 2005.
During his time in Parliament, Griffiths held numerous front bench roles whilst Labour was in opposition. Following Labour's victory in the 1997 general election, he was appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales[6] in the Welsh Office by Prime Minister Tony Blair in May 1997, serving alongside Peter Hain. However, his ministerial career was brief, ending with the government reshuffle in July 1998.[7]
After leaving government, Griffiths continued to play an active role in parliamentary affairs, notably chairing the Welsh Grand Committee. He announced his retirement from Parliament and stood down at the 2005 general election, when he was succeeded by Madeleine Moon.[5]
Post-parliamentary career
Following his retirement from Parliament in 2005, Griffiths remained active in public service. He took up the position of chair of Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust[8] and later became chairman of the Wales Council for Voluntary Action.
In recognition of his public service, Griffiths was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours list.[9]
Personal life
Griffiths married Elizabeth Ceri Gravell on 22 August 1966. The couple have two children: a son and a daughter.[4][3]
References
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