Strathclyde West (European Parliament constituency)
Strathclyde West was a European Parliament constituency covering part of Scotland. It existed from 1979 to 1999.
Boundaries:
The constituency encompassed the western parts of the Strathclyde region. The precise composition varied slightly over time due to boundary changes implemented following national parliamentary boundary reviews. In general, it included areas west of Glasgow, such as:
- Dumbarton
- Clydebank
- Paisley
- Greenock
- Bearsden and Milngavie
- Barrhead
- Renfrew
History:
Created in 1979 for the first direct elections to the European Parliament, Strathclyde West was abolished in 1999 when Scotland was allocated a single, nationwide constituency for European elections. Prior to 1979, Scotland was part of a larger UK-wide constituency for elections to the European Parliament.
Members of the European Parliament:
The following individuals represented Strathclyde West in the European Parliament:
- 1979-1984: Allan Rogers (Labour)
- 1984-1994: Hugh McMahon (Labour)
- 1994-1999: Hugh Kerr (Labour, later Independent)
Election Results:
Strathclyde West was typically a Labour stronghold. The Labour party consistently won the seat in each European Parliament election held during its existence. However, the level of support for other parties varied.