Merton and Morden (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids
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Merton and Morden was a special area in the United Kingdom that used to elect one person to represent its people in the UK Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). The area was first in what was then the Merton and Morden Urban District in Surrey. Later, in 1965, it became part of the London Borough of Merton in Greater London due to big changes in local government.
About Merton and Morden's Parliament Seat
This special area for electing an MP was created for the general election in 1950. It was made from a part of the Wimbledon area. It stopped being a separate area for elections in February 1974. After that, a new area called Mitcham and Morden took its place.
Where Was Merton and Morden?
The area covered by this parliamentary seat was exactly the same as the Urban District of Merton and Morden.
Who Represented Merton and Morden?
The people elected to be the Member of Parliament (MP) for Merton and Morden were:
| Election | Member | Party | |
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| 1950 | Robert Ryder | Conservative | |
| 1955 | Humphrey Atkins | Conservative | |
| 1970 | Janet Fookes | Conservative | |
| Feb 1974 | constituency abolished | ||
