He served until 1964, when the seat was gained by Labour candidate Eric Ogden. Woollam was the last Conservative MP to represent Liverpool West Derby, which has become a Labour stronghold in recent years.
Woollam's tenure ended in 1964, when he was replaced by Labour's Eric Ogden. He was the last Conservative MP to represent Liverpool West Derby, a constituency that has since become predominantly Labour and is now considered a Labour stronghold.