Ann Jones (politician)

For other people of the same name, see Ann Jones (disambiguation).

Ann Jones AM
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Member of the Welsh Assembly for Vale of Clwyd
Incumbent
Assumed office 6 May 1999
Preceded by	New Assembly
Majority	4,011 (17.4%)
Personal details
Born	(1953-11-04) 4 November 1953 Rhyl
Political party	Welsh Labour Co-operative
Spouse(s)	Adrian Jones
Children	Victoria & Vincent
Residence	Rhyl
Committees	Children and Young People, Finance & Scrutiny of the First Minister
Religion	Christian
Website	www.annjones.org.uk

(Margaret) Ann Jones AM (born 4 November 1953) is a Welsh Labour Co-operative politician. Born in Rhyl, Denbighshire, Jones has represented the Vale of Clwyd constituency since the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999. As of 2013 Jones was Chair of the Children and Young People Committee. From 2011-2013, Jones chaired the Communities, Equalities and Local Government Committee.

Her political interests include education, tourism, community safety, regeneration, social policy and the Emergency Services.

Jones was educated in Rhyl, and was a Rhyl Town Councillor and a Denbighshire County Councillor, as well as a Fire Brigades Union national official.

In the third Assembly, Jones chaired the Equality of Opportunity Committee.

Jones has had a number of positions within the Labour Party, previously serving on the Welsh Executive Committee. Since the start of the Fourth Assembly, Jones has been Chair of the Assembly Labour Group.

External links

• Welsh Labour Party Website
• Website of the Welsh Assembly Government

Offices held

National Assembly for Wales
Preceded by (new post)	Assembly Member for Vale of Clwyd 1999–present	Incumbent