John Griffiths

Speeches

4,235

434 in Plenary, 3,801 in committee

Words spoken

216,077

Spoken in Welsh: 0%

Votes cast

1,302

of 1,332 held while sitting

Committee attendance

97%

102 of 105 meetings

Voted with the government

98%

1,280 of 1,300 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

3

Oral questions asked

83

Written questions tabled

12

Speeches count contributions in Plenary and committees, leaving out the Llywydd's and deputies' chairing. Votes cast are out of the votes held while the Member sat. Against party means voting for when most of the Member's own party voted against, or the other way round; abstaining doesn't count.

• Housing9%
• Public finances4%
• The constitution4%
• Councils and public services3%
• Culture, sport and Wales in the world3%
• Equality and human rights3%
• The economy and jobs3%
• Schools

1. 4 March 2026, Plenary

   Short Debate: How can Wales protect, enhance, and enshrine our world-leading cultural organisations for the enrichment of the people of Wales and beyond?

   I too congratulate Rhianon Passmore on bringing this important short debate to the Senedd today and very much agree that we do need to protect and enhance our leading cultural organisations. I would also say that we need to ensure that those leading cultural…

2. 4 March 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education

   Cabinet Secretary, earlier today I attended a Senedd event organised by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Cymru, where we heard from teachers and pupils of the benefits in the classroom where children walk, cycle or scoot to school. They explained it has led to better…

3. 3 March 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   I very much welcome that £14 billion commitment, First Minister. It's really important to help us achieve the integrated transport system that we need here in Wales. We've seen important steps forward, paving the way for a properly planned bus system and bus…

4. 26 February 2026, Health and Social Care Committee

   Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate

   Just on the back of that, Andrew, I wonder if I could ask you about that longer-term picture, which you've mentioned as very much in the centre of your thinking. It seems to me that the health service is often very reactive, and it's easy to understand why…