The 24th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from September 1953 to 1956. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1953. The Social Credit Party led by

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formed the government. The

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led by

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formed the

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. Thomas James Irwin served as speaker for the assembly.

Members of the 24th General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1953: Notes:

Party standings

By-elections

By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes:

Other changes

* Lorenzo Giovando leaves the Progressive Conservatives to become an Independent in July 1954.

References

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