Janet Davies (Welsh politician)
Janet Marion Davies (born 29 May 1939 in Cardiff) is a Plaid Cymru Welsh politician. She was the National Assembly for Wales Member for South Wales West from 1999 to 2007, retiring at the 2007 election.
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for South Wales West | |
| In office 6 May 1999 – 3 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | New Assembly |
| Succeeded by | Bethan Jenkins |
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| Born | 29 May 1939 Cardiff, Wales |
| Political party | Plaid Cymru |
| Alma mater | Open University |
Background
Educated at Howell's School Llandaff, Cardiff. Trinity College, Carmarthen (BA Hons). University of Wales and the Open University (BA Hons). Davies was a Nurse and Midwife in the 1960s.
Political career
A former Member of Taff Ely Borough Council (1983–96) and Leader of Council 1991–96, and Mayor from 1995 to 1996. Contested Pontypridd 1983 General Election, Brecon and Radnor 1985 By-Election, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney 1987 General Election. Director of elections and a member of the Plaid Cymru National Executive. She was Chief Whip for the Plaid Group in the National Assembly.
In the Second Assembly (2003–07) she was a member of the following committees: Audit Committee (Chair[1]); Scrutiny of the First Minister Committee; Public Audit Act Commencement Order Committee 2005; Public Audit (Wales) Bill Committee 2003; and the Public Audit (Wales) Bill Committee 2004.
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Offices held
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Assembly Member for South Wales West 1999 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Bethan Jenkins |
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