The 1961

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was held on 9 November 1961. It was held due to the incumbent

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, then aged 31.

Candidates

The local Liberals selected 36 year old John Buchanan. He was born in July 1925 and was educated at Collyer's School, Horsham. He was standing for parliament for the first time.The Times House of Commons, 1966

Result

References

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