PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Sir Peter Bottomley MP for Worthing West Constituency

Worthing West Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Worthing West is a parliamentary constituency located in West Sussex, England. It comprises the town of Worthing and its western suburbs, consisting of both residential and commercial areas.

Historical Context

Worthing West was established as a parliamentary constituency in 1997. It was created due to boundary changes and the growth in population, to ensure appropriate representation in the House of Commons.

Political Representation

Since its inception, Worthing West has been represented by the Conservative Party. Sir Peter Bottomley has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Worthing West since the constituency’s creation.

Area and Demographics

Worthing West includes the town of Worthing and its western suburbs. Worthing is a large seaside town and has a primarily urban setting. The region is characterized by its coastal location, residential areas, and commercial centres. The population of Worthing West is predominantly of white British ethnicity, with a higher than average proportion of older residents compared to the national average.

Current MP Details

Sir Peter Bottomley MP photograph
Conservative

Sir Peter Bottomley is the Conservative MP for Worthing West, and has been an MP continually since 26 June 1975. He is Father of the House of Commons.

Elected May 1997
Elected 7 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 5060
[email protected]
Constituency
Diary and visits
Sally Myers
0207 219 1060
[email protected]
Constituency office
21 New Broadway
Tarring Road
Worthing
BN11 4HP
0207 219 5060
[email protected]

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
78,585
Turnout
54,648 (70%)
Majority
14,823
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
77,757
Turnout
54,503 (70%)
Majority
12,090
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
75,617
Turnout
50,763 (67%)
Majority
16,855
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
75,945
Turnout
49,123 (65%)
Majority
11,729

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
23 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022
Committee
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill
4 Mar 2020 to Now
Committee
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
17 Dec 2019 to Now
Other Post
Father of the House of Commons
31 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
28 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
29 Apr 2014 to 22 Feb 2016
Committee
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons)
24 Mar 2011 to 12 Oct 2011
Committee
Draft Defamation Bill (Joint Committee)
26 Oct 2010 to 30 Mar 2015
Committee
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
6 May 2010 to Now
Representative
Worthing West
6 Jul 2005 to 8 Apr 2010
Committee
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
31 Jan 2002 to 5 May 2005
Committee
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
25 Jun 1997 to 4 Mar 2002
Committee
Standards and Privileges
1 May 1997 to Now
Representative
Worthing West
1 May 1997 to 6 May 2010
Representative
Worthing West
27 Apr 1992 to 21 Mar 1997
Committee
Transport Committee
4 Jul 1989 to 28 Jul 1990
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
23 Jan 1986 to 24 Jul 1989
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
11 Sep 1984 to 23 Jan 1986
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment)
9 Jun 1983 to 1 May 1997
Representative
Eltham
26 Jun 1975 to Now
House
Commons
26 Jun 1975 to Now
Affiliation
Conservative
26 Jun 1975 to 9 Jun 1983
Representative
Woolwich West
10 Oct 1974
Election Contested
Woolwich West
28 Feb 1974
Election Contested
Woolwich West
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
25 Apr 2024
Lesbian Visibility Week
1
23 Apr 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry
1
18 Apr 2024
Covid-19: Response and Excess Deaths
1
18 Apr 2024
Business of the House
1
26 Mar 2024
Building Safety
1
21 Mar 2024
Business of the House
1
20 Mar 2024
Engagements
1
14 Mar 2024
Extremism Definition and Community Engagement
1
14 Mar 2024
Business of the House
1
6 Mar 2024
Budget Resolutions
2

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
26 Jun 1975
to Now
Sir Peter Bottomley
Conservative
Current Member
Sir Peter Bottomley is the Conservative MP for Worthing West, and has been an MP continually since 26 June 1975. He is Father of the House of Commons.

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