GILLAN, Cheryl

Member for Chesham and Amersham (revised boundary) since 6 May 2010, for Chesham and Amersham 1992-2010. Committees: Vice-Chair, Friends of the Bahais Group since 2005; Vice-Chair, Skin Group since 2002; Vice-Chair, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Group since 2002; Vice-Chair, Cricket Group since 2001; Vice-Chair, Epilepsy Group since 1999; International Treasurer, CPA 2004-07; Member, Public Accounts Select Committee 2003-04; Member, Select Committee on Procedures 1994-95; Member, Select Committee on Science and Technology 1992-95. Political career: Secretary of State for Wales since 2010; Introduced Autism Private Members Bill, Royal Assent 2009; Shadow Secretary of State for Wales 2005-10; Shadow Minister for the Home Office 2003-05; Whip 2001-03; Shadow Minister, Department for International Development 1998-2001; Shadow Minister, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1998-2001; Shadow Minister, Department of Trade and Industry 1997-98; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Education and Employment 1995-97; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords 1994-95; Director of Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology 1994-95; Parliamentary Candidate for Greater Manchester Central in European elections 1989; Chairman, Bow Group 1987-88, Council Member 1984-88, Secretary 1986-87, Assistant Political Officer 1985-86. Special political interests: Foreign affairs, defence. Profession/Trade: Marketing. Education: Chartered Institute of Marketing; College of Law; Cheltenham Ladies College. Hobbies: Music, golf, gardening, animals. b. 21 April 1952, Cardiff. Married.