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Alec Jones

1924 – 1983

British politician

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About Alec Jones

Lived 1924 – 1983 (aged 58). Alec Jones was a British politician.

Trevor Alec Jones (12 August 1924 – 20 March 1983) was a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Rhondda West from 1967 to 1974 and Rhondda from 1974 until his death in 1983. He held ministerial positions in the governments of Harold Wilson and James Callaghan, serving as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Security (1974–1975) and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (1975–1979). Following Labour's defeat in the 1979 general election, he became Principal Opposition spokesman on Welsh affairs and Shadow Secretary of State for Wales until his death.

Early life and education Jones was born on 12 August 1924 in Clydach Vale, Rhondda, the son of Alexander (Alec) Jones. Having served as Thomas's political agent, Jones was selected as the Labour candidate for the resulting by-election. During his parliamentary career, Jones established one of the safest Labour seats in Britain, achieving a majority of more than 38,000 votes in the 1979 general election. Jones was cremated at Glyntaff Crematorium.

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Positions held
Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Trevor Alec Jones

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alec Jones?

British politician (1924-1983)

When was Alec Jones born?

Alec Jones was born on 12 August 1924 in Clydach Vale.

When did Alec Jones die?

Alec Jones died on 20 March 1983 in Tonypandy.

What was Alec Jones's occupation?

Alec Jones was a politician.

What nationality was Alec Jones?

Alec Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alec Jones

· Wikidata: Q4714181

· DBpedia: Alec Jones

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