Mitcham (UK Parliament constituency)

Mitcham was a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom. It existed from 1918 to 1974, electing one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons.

Creation and Boundaries:

The constituency was created by the Representation of the People Act 1918, and initially comprised the Urban District of Mitcham in Surrey. The boundaries shifted slightly over time, reflecting local government reorganisation. Prior to 1918, the area was part of the Epsom constituency.

History:

Mitcham experienced considerable population growth during its existence as a parliamentary constituency, particularly in the interwar period. Its political leanings fluctuated, but generally tended towards the Conservative Party.

Abolition:

The constituency was abolished for the February 1974 general election as part of boundary changes. Its territory was largely absorbed into the new Mitcham and Morden constituency.

Members of Parliament:

• 1918: Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, Conservative
• 1919 (By-election): Sir Harry Mallaby-Deeley, Conservative
• 1923: James Chuter Ede, Labour
• 1924: Sir Richard Meller, Conservative
• 1945: R. Sargood, Labour
• 1950: Cyril Black, Conservative
• 1970: Brian Batsford, Conservative

See also:

• Mitcham and Morden (UK Parliament constituency)
• List of former United Kingdom parliamentary constituencies