New Writ (Edinburgh, South)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 May 1957.

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Photo of Mr Emrys Hughes Mr Emrys Hughes , South Ayrshire 12:00, 9 May 1957

Is not the explanation about the Writ for Hornsey the fact that successful Conservative candidates in by-elections are sent to the Scottish Grand Committee and that the Conservatives, therefore, cannot get anybody to stand?