The election saw significant losses for the Ulster Unionist Party, though they retained their majority.

20 MPs were elected unopposed (38%), the vast majority of whom were Ulster Unionists.

Four MPs affiliated with the labour movement were elected, a new record that would not be surpassed until 1958.

In 20 of the 52 seats (38%), only one candidate stood and they were elected unopposed without any votes cast.

The vast majority of the MPs elected without a contest were Ulster Unionists.