HL Deb 02 June 1998 vol 590 c27WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What percentage of electors eligible to vote voted for the winning party in the general elections of: (a) 1945; (b) 1959; (c) 1966; (d) 1983; (e) 1987; and (f) 1997. [HL1998]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The number of votes cast for the winning party expressed as a percentage of the electors eligible to vote is as follows:

Year Per cent.
1945 36.0
1959 38.8
1966 36.4
1983 30.8
1987 31.9
1997 30.8