Wigley Shadow Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 Shadow Cabinet of Wales | |
| 1999–2000 | |
 | |
| Date formed | 18 May 1999 |
| Date dissolved | 4 August 2000 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Leader of the Opposition and Shadow First Secretary | Dafydd Wigley[a] |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Official Opposition 17 / 60 (28%) |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 1st National Assembly for Wales |
| Predecessor | Assembly established |
| Successor | Shadow Cabinet of Ieuan Wyn Jones |
Dafydd Wigley became Leader of the Opposition and Shadow First Secretary of Wales after the creation of the National Assembly for Wales on 12 May 1999, following the first assembly election held on 6 May. Members of his shadow cabinet were elected by Plaid Cymru's assembly members and announced on 18 May.
In December 1999, Wigley temporarily delegated his responsibilities to Ieuan Wyn Jones due to ill health, who became acting leader of the opposition and Plaid Cymru. He resumed his responsibilities in February 2000 but later announced his resignation in May 2000 to focus on his health. In August 2000, Jones was elected to succeed him as Plaid Cymru's leader, becoming the new Leader of the Opposition and forming a new shadow cabinet.
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