Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Alun Michael, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Cardiff South and Penarth [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
6 May 2010
- 22 October 2012
Commons
Cardiff South and Penarth [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Cardiff South and Penarth [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
11 June 1987
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Party affiliation
Labour
11 June 1987
- 22 October 2012
Government posts
Minister of State (Industry and the Regions)
Department of Trade and Industry
10 May 2005
- 5 May 2006
Commons
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Rural Affairs)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
11 June 2001
- 10 May 2005
Commons
Secretary of State for Wales
Welsh Office
27 October 1998
- 28 July 1999
Commons
Minister of State (Home Office)
Home Office
6 May 1997
- 27 October 1998
Commons
Other posts
First Secretary for Wales
12 May 1999
- 9 February 2000
Commons
House membership
Commons
Alun Michael
11 June 1987
- 22 October 2012
Opposition posts
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
Home Office
1 May 1992
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Wales)
Wales Office
1 July 1988
- 1 May 1992
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
1 July 1987
- 1 July 1988
Commons
Committee memberships
Justice Committee
6 November 2007
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Welsh Affairs Committee
9 November 2007
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Home Affairs Committee
12 July 2010
- 22 October 2012
Commons
Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee)
15 March 2011
- 22 October 2012
Commons