Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | George Nicoll Barnes | Coalition National Democratic | |
| 1922 | George Buchanan | Labour | |
| 1931 | Ind. Labour Party | ||
| 1939 | Labour Party | ||
| 1948 by-election | Alice Cullen | Labour | |
| 1969 by-election | Frank McElhone | Labour | |
| Feb 1974 | constituency abolished: see Glasgow Queen's Park | ||
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