Jon Owen Jones
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Jon Owen Jones (born 19 April 1954, Maerdy) is a Welsh politician. He was Labour and Co-operative member of Parliament for Cardiff Central from 1992 to 2005.
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[edit] Early life
He attended the Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen school on Glyndwr Avenue in Rhydyfelin (it moved to Main Road in Church Village in 2006), Pontypridd. He studied at the University 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.
[edit] 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 to Jenny Willott of the Liberal Democrats. He won in 2001 with a majority of 659.
[edit] After parliament
He chairs the Forestry Commission's National Committee for Wales.
[edit] Personal life
He married Alison in 1989. They have two sons and a daughter.
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[edit] Offices Held
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| Preceded by Ian Grist |
Member of Parliament for Cardiff Central 1992–2005 |
Succeeded by Jenny Willott |
