| Parliament | uk |
|---|---|
| Year | 1974 |
| Abolished | 1983 |
| Elects howmany | One |
| Previous | Luton and South Bedfordshire |
| Next | Luton North and Luton South |
| Region | England |
| County | Bedfordshire |
| Towns | Luton |
Luton West was a United Kingdom Parliamentary constituency. It was created in 1974 parts of the abolished Luton constituency and parts of South Bedfordshire. It was abolished in 1983 when it was largely absorbed into the new constituency of Luton North.
Boundaries
The County Borough of Luton wards of Dallow, Icknield, Leagrave, Lewsey, Limbury, and Sundon Park.[1]
Formed for the February 1974 general election primarily from the Leagrave and Limbury wards of the County Borough, previously part of South Bedfordshire. Remaining wards were previously part of the abolished constituency of Luton.
Abolished for the 1983 general election when it was largely absorbed into the new constituency of North Luton, with the exception of southernmost-parts, including Dallow ward, which were included in Luton South.
Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Brian Sedgemore | Labour | |
| 1979 | John Carlisle | Conservative | |
| 1983 | Constituency abolished | ||
See also
References
- ^ "The Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 1970". www.legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-01-30.