He represented this constituency until 1950, when it was abolished and split into two divisions. Hale was subsequently returned to Parliament for Oldham West, a seat he held for eighteen years until 1968, when he resigned for health reasons.
He served that constituency until 1950, when it was dissolved and divided into two districts. Hale was subsequently re-elected to Parliament for Oldham West, a seat he held for eighteen years until 1968, when he resigned due to health concerns.