About Me
I have been the MP for the Bridgend Constituency since 2005, when I succeeded Win Griffiths, holding the seat with a 6,523 majority. I am currently the Parliamentary Private
Secretary to Jim Knight, Minister of State with the Department of Children, Schools and Families.
Councils and Public Bodies
Bridgend (Penybont ar Ogwr) Borough Councillor 1991 - 2004
Porthcawl Town Councillor
Mayor of Porthcawl
Bridgend Representative on the Sports Council for Wales
Chair of the British Resorts Association 1999 - 2001
Commons Select Committees
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2005 - Present
Welsh Affairs 2005 - 2006
All Party Groups (Office Holding)
Chair, Furniture Industry Group
Vice Chair, Turkey Group
Political Interests
Police and Prisons
Education
Environment
Health and Social Welfare
Care for people with disabilities and old people
Countries of Interest
Israel, Palestine and the Middle East
Iran
China
Pakistan
Recreations
Theatre
Film
Reading
Walking the dog
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