- Jon Owen Jones
Jon Owen Jones (born
19 April 1954 ,Maerdy ) is a Welsh politician. He was Labour and Co-operativemember of Parliament for Cardiff Central from 1992 to 2005.Early life
He attended the
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen school on "Glyndwr Avenue" inRhydyfelin (it moved to "Main Road" inChurch Village in 2006),Pontypridd . He studied at theUniversity of East Anglia , gaining a BSc in Ecology in 1975. He went to University College of Wales, Cardiff in 1976, gaining a PGCE. Jon Owen Jones was a teacher before entering Parliament, teaching Biology and science in comprehensive schools from 1977-92. He was President of Caerphilly NUT in 1983, then Mid Glamorgan NUT in 1984. He was a councillor on Cardiff City Council from 1987-92.Parliamentary career
He was a whip from 1993-98, then a junior minister at the
Welsh Office until 1999. He lost his seat at the 2005 general election toJenny Willott of the Liberal Democrats. He won in 2001 with a majority of 659.After parliament
He chairs the
Forestry Commission 's [http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-5R3jyj National Committee] for Wales.Personal life
He married Alison in 1989. They have two sons and a daughter.
External links
* [http://www.jonowenjones.labour.co.uk His website]
* [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/jon_owen_jones/cardiff_central They Work For You]
* [http://politics.guardian.co.uk/person/0,,-2781,00.html Ask Aristotle]Offices Held
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