Kirsty announces Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Cabinet (Kirsty Williams AM )

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Kirsty announces Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Cabinet

December 11, 2008 12:00 AM

New Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams has announced her new team for the Assembly today.

Kirsty was elected leader on Monday and has been discussing the balance of the team with colleagues before making the new appointments.

Kirsty said: "I'm very excited about the re-shaped team we are announcing today. The Welsh Liberal Democrat team is the most experienced in the Assembly, and we will be bringing that accumulated knowledge to the table on all our committee work and in the chamber.

"Mike German will be chairing one of the new permanent legislation committees, and bringing his experience and presence to some key committees in the Assembly.

"The economy is the number one issue in politics today - that's why I've asked Jenny Randerson to bring her forensic attention to detail to this area.

"Peter Black will become business manager, and take on the health & local government portfolio.

"Mick Bates is internationally renowned as an expert in sustainability, so it makes sense to keep him as chair of the committee and Shadow Minister for Environment and Rural Affairs.

"Eleanor Burnham will also take on extra responsibilities, as shadow Minister for Communities, Culture and Equality."

"This is a strong team, and we will be making our passion and experience count for the people of Wales in their National Assembly."

Your at-a-glance guide to the Welsh Liberal Democrat shadow Cabinet

Kirsty Williams: Leader, Shadow Minister for Finance, Children and Young People.

Peter Black: Business manager, Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing and Local Government (including housing). Assembly Commissioner

Jenny Randerson: Shadow Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Education.

Mick Bates: Chair of Committee for Sustainability, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Rural Affairs.

Eleanor Burnham: Shadow Minister for Communities, Culture and Equalities.

Mike German: Chair of Legislative Committee. Spokesperson on Europe.

Member of sub-legislation, petitions committee.

Scrutiny Committees

Enterprise and Learning JENNY RANDERSON