It was partly replaced by the new constituency of Rochford and Southend East.

It was abolished under the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947, when it was replaced by the new constituency of Cork South.

At the 2010 general election, it was replaced largely by the new constituency of Sunderland Central.

It was largely replaced by the new constituency of South West Surrey.

It was then partially replaced by the new constituency of Lancaster and Wyre.

In 2005 it was replaced by the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow.

It was abolished for the 1983 general election, when it was largely replaced by the new constituency of Meirionnydd Nant Conwy.

It was replaced by the larger constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross in 2011.

It continued to exist until 1983, when it was replaced by the constituency of Islwyn.

It was then partly replaced by the new Gedling constituency.