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for the constituency of

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was held on 27 November 1947, caused by the retirement of the incumbent Conservative MP Clifford Glossop. The result was a hold for the Conservative Party, with their candidate George Odey.

Result

Previous election

References

* Craig, F. W. S. (1983)

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