Second Morgan government
| Second Morgan government | |
|---|---|
 3rd devolved government of Wales |
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| 2003-2007 | |
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| Date formed | 1 May 2003 |
| Date dissolved | May 2007 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Elizabeth II |
| Head of government | Rhodri Morgan |
| Member party | Labour |
| Status in legislature | Minority |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 2nd National Assembly for Wales |
| Predecessor | First Morgan government |
| Successor | Third Morgan government |
The second Morgan government (2003–2007) was a Labour government.
Having won 30 out of the 60 seats available in the 2003 general election the Labour party sought to form a minority government. Rhodri Morgan was re-elected First Minister.
Following a mid-term re-shuffle in September 2005 Jane Hutt was removed from her post as Health and Social Care Minister after controversy over long waiting lists and criticism from Mps to Minister for Assembly Business along with the additional responsibilities of Equalities & Children. Karen Sinclair remained as Chief Whip to the Labour party allowing her to stay in the cabinet as an observer.
Further changes were the promotion of Brian Gibbons from a junior minister to Minister for Health & Social Care, along with the promotion of Tamsin Dunwoody & Christine Chapman to Deputy Ministers and a few minor changes to existing members roles.
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