Lord German

Lord German's full title is The Lord German OBE. His name is Michael James German, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Experience

Find out about the experience of Lord German outside of Parliament.

Non political

Welsh Joint Education Committee
Director of the European Unit
1990 - 1999
Various secondary schools
Head of Music
1967 - 1990
Cardiff
Teacher
1966 - 1990

Political

The Liberal Democrats
Treasurer
2016 - 2021
National Assembly for Wales
Shadow Minister for the Environment
2009 - 2010
National Assembly for Wales
Minister for Rural Development & Wales Abroad
2002 - 2003
National Assembly of Wales
Deputy First Minister and Ministerial Roles for the Economy and Rural Affairs & Europe
2000 - 2003
National Assembly for Wales
Minister for Economic Development
2000 - 2001
National Assembly for Wales
Member
1999 - 2010
National Assembly for Wales
Leader, Liberal Democrats
1999 - 2008
Welsh Liberal Democrats, National Assembly for Wales
Leader and Leader Designate
1988 - 2008
Cardiff City Council
Councillor
1983 - 1995

Public life

The Parliament Choir
Chair
2021 -
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
Member
2015 - 2018
Monmouth, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust
President
2012 -
The Parliament Choir
Trustee
2011 - 2021
Dolen Cymru, The Wales - Lesotho Link
President
2008 -