GILLAN, Cheryl

Member for Chesham and Amersham since 1992. Committees: International Treasurer, CPA; Member of Select Committee on Procedures 1994-95; Member, Select Committee on Science and Technology 1992-95. Political career: Shadow Secretary of State for Wales since 2005; 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; Parliamentary Candidate for Greater Manchester Central in European elections 1989; Council Member, Bow Group 1984-88, Assistant Political Officer 1985-86, Secretary 1986-87, Chair 1987-88; Director of Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology 1994-95. Special political interests: Foreign affairs, defence. Profession/Trade: Marketing. Education: Cheltenham Ladies- College; College of Law; Chartered Institute of Marketing. Hobbies: Music, golf, gardening, animals. b. 21 April 1952, Cardiff. Married.