List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1966–1970) facts for kids
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Colours on map indicate the party allegiance of each constituency's MP.
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This article lists the 71 people who were elected as Members of Parliament (MPs) for areas in Scotland. These MPs were chosen in the 1966 United Kingdom general election and served in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, which is a big part of the UK Parliament. They represented Scotland from 1966 to 1970.
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How Many MPs Did Each Party Have?
After the 1966 election, here is how many MPs each main political party had in Scotland:
| Party | Number of MPs | |
| Labour Party | 46 | |
| Conservative and Unionist | 20 | |
| Liberal Party | 5 | |
Who Were the MPs Elected?
Each MP represents a specific area, called a constituency. In 1966, 71 MPs were elected from different constituencies across Scotland. These MPs work in the UK Parliament to speak up for the people in their area.
Sometimes, an MP might leave their job before the next general election. This can happen if they resign or pass away. When this happens, a special election called a by-election is held in that constituency.
What is a By-election?
A by-election is like a mini-election that happens in just one area. It's held to choose a new MP to fill a vacant spot. For example, during this time:
- In the Glasgow Pollok area, the Labour MP Alex Garrow passed away in 1966. A by-election was held in 1967, and Esmond Wright from the Conservative Party was elected.
- In the Hamilton area, the Labour MP Tom Fraser resigned. A by-election was held in 1967, and Winnie Ewing from the Scottish National Party was elected. This was an important moment for the Scottish National Party.
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