David Jones (Clwyd West MP) languages spoken, written or signed English
Early life
David Jones was born in Stepney, London to Welsh parents, Elspeth (née Williams) and Bryn Jones, and is a Welsh speaker. His father was a British Army officer who served in northwest India and later ran pharmacies around the Wrexham area.He was educated at Ruabon Grammar School, University College London – where he was an active member of UCL Conservative Society – and  Chester College of Law. He qualified as a solicitor in 1976, and was senior partner of a practice (David Jones & Company) based at Llandudno.As a young solicitor he had worked in Ruthin alongside future Plaid Cymru Deputy Welsh First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones. He also worked in a Bangor practice led by former Labour MP for Conwy, Sir Elwyn Jones.
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