Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Scottish Parliament constituency)
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Na h-Eileanan an Iar (/nə ˈhɪlənən ənˈjɪər/; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [nəˈhelanən əˈɲiəɾ]), formerly the Western Isles, is a constituency of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) covering the council area of Na h-Eileanan Siar. It elects one Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) by the first past the post method of election. It is also one of eight constituencies in the Highlands and Islands electoral region, which elects seven additional members, in addition to the eight constituency MSPs, to produce a form of proportional representation for the region as a whole.
Na h-Eileanan an Iar | |
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County constituency for the Scottish Parliament | |
Population | 26,830 (2019)[1] |
Current constituency | |
Created | 1999 |
Party | Scottish National Party |
MSP | Alasdair Allan |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
The seat has been held by Alasdair Allan of the Scottish National Party since the 2007 Scottish Parliament election.