HC Deb 09 February 1893 vol 8 cc913-4

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a New Writ be issued for the election of a Member of Parliament for the Cirencester Division of Gloucestershire, the election of Colonel Chester Master having been declared void by the Judges tat the ground that an equal number of votes was given to each candidate.— (Mr. Akers-Douglas.)

MR. T. M. HEALY (Louth, N.)

inquired whether two days' notice had been given in conformity with the Rule laid down not long ago, and, if not, whether the right hon. Gentleman was entitled to move for the Writ?

*MR. SPEAKER

said, the election in this instance was not voided on the ground of corrupt practice, but because of the equality or good votes given for the candidates. The lisle, therefore, does not apply.

Motion agreed to.

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