North West Lanarkshire (UK Parliament constituency)
North West Lanarkshire was a county constituency covering part of Lanarkshire in Scotland. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
It was created in 1918, replacing the former constituency of North West Lanarkshire. The constituency was abolished in 1983, with its territory largely being divided between the new constituencies of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, and Motherwell North.
Boundaries
The constituency's boundaries shifted slightly over time to reflect local government reorganisation. However, it generally covered the north-western parts of Lanarkshire, including towns such as Kilsyth, Kirkintilloch (until 1950), and parts of Motherwell.
Members of Parliament
- 1918-1922: James Myles Hogge (Liberal)
- 1922-1929: John Robertson (Labour)
- 1929-1931: Thomas Duncan (Labour)
- 1931-1935: William Leonard (Labour)
- 1935-1945: George Mathers (Labour)
- 1945-1964: Margaret Herbison (Labour)
- 1964-1983: Dr. John Miller (Labour)
Elections
The constituency was considered a safe seat for the Labour Party for much of its existence, particularly after the Second World War. Prior to that, it had seen some competition from the Liberal Party. Election results during its lifespan reflected the broader political trends within Scotland, but consistently returned a Labour MP from 1935 onwards. Detailed election results can be found in various historical sources relating to UK parliamentary elections.