1997 general election · Scotland
Hamilton North and Bellshill: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hamilton North and Bellshill at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,067. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,06744.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%37,999 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,607
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,322 | 64.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,255 | 19.1% | |
| Conservative | 3,944 | 10.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,924 | 5.1% | |
| Others | 554 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 37,999 | ||
| Majority | 17,067 | 44.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hamilton North and Bellshill at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,322 votes (64.0%).
What was the majority in Hamilton North and Bellshill in 1997?
17,067 votes (44.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Hamilton North and Bellshill in 1997?
70.9% of the 53,607 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,999 votes).
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