First Morgan ministry
| First Morgan ministry | |
|---|---|
| 2nd devolved government of Wales | |
| 2000–2003 | |
 | |
| Date formed | 9 February 2000 |
| Date dissolved | 2003 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Rhodri Morgan |
| Head of state | Elizabeth II |
| Member party |
Labour Liberal Democrats |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 1st National Assembly for Wales |
| Predecessor | Michael ministry |
| Successor | Second Morgan ministry |
The First Morgan ministry was formed on 9 February 2000 by Rhodri Morgan following the resignation of Alun Michael as First Secretary, which was pre-empted by a vote of no-confidence by Plaid Cymru. Rhodri Morgan was installed as First Secretary and a coalition government was formed with the Liberal Democrats.
Cabinet
| Office | Name | Term | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Minister | Rhodri Morgan | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Deputy First Minister
Minister for Economic Development |
Michael German | 2000–2003 | Liberal Democrats | |
| Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development | Carwyn Jones | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Minister for Assembly Business | Andrew Davies | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Minister for Culture | Jenny Randerson | 2000–2003 | Liberal Democrats | |
| Minister for Education | Jane Davidson | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Minister for Environment, Transport and Planning | Sue Essex | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Minister for Finance and Local Government | Edwina Hart | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Minister for Health & Social Care | Jane Hutt | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Office holders given special provisions to attend Cabinet | ||||
| Chief Whip | Karen Sinclair | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
Changes:
- Andrew Davies, Minister for Economic Development and Transport from 2002.
- Carwyn Jones, Minister for Assembly Business from 2002-03 in addition to the agriculture portfolio.
- Jenny Randerson, Acting Deputy First Minister from July 2001 to June 2002 in addition to the culture portfolio.
- Michael German, Deputy First Minister and Minister for Rural Affairs and Wales Abroad June 2002 to May 2003.
Junior ministers
Deputy Ministers prior to the enactment of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (enactment and legal separation takes place on appointment of the First Minister, post-May 2007) are not officially part of the Government, and not in Cabinet. From May 2007, Deputy Welsh Ministers are part of the Welsh Assembly Government, but not in Cabinet.
| Office | Name | Term | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Minister for Economic Development | Alun Pugh | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Deputy Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning | Huw Lewis | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services | Brian Gibbons | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
| Deputy Minister for Local Government | Peter Black | 2000–2003 | Liberal Democrats | |
| Deputy Minister for Rural Affairs, Culture and the Environment | Delyth Evans | 2000–2003 | Labour | |
References
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