Peter Black was a Member of the National Assembly for Wales
between May 1999 and April 2016. This was his biography at the time he left.
Peter Black
Personal history
Born in 1960 in Bebington Wirral, Peter
was educated at Wirral Grammar School for Boys and graduated from Swansea
University in 1981 with a degree in English and History. He is married to
Angela and lives in Manselton, Swansea. His personal interests include science
fiction, film, theatre, and poetry.
Professional background
Peter is a former civil servant,
having worked in the Land Registry for Wales from 1983 to 1999.
Political history
Peter Black has
been the Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for South Wales West since
1999. He is a leading Swansea Councillor, having represented the Cwmbwrla Ward
since 1984. He is a former Leader of the Opposition in the City and
County of Swansea and has served as the Chair of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Peter’s political interests include
digital technologies, housing, local government and social justice. Peter is
the Assembly Commissioner for ICT and Sustainability.
Video
Biography
Register of Interests
Register
of Interests – Fourth Assembly (PDF, 850kb)
Register
of Interests – Third Assembly (PDF, 490kb)
Register
of Interests – Second Assembly (PDF, 361kb)
Register
of Interests – First Assembly (PDF, 268kb)
