28 FEBRUARY 1931, Page 2

The Fareham By-Election The result of the by-election in the

Fareham division of Hampshire was declared last Saturday. The figures were :— Sin T. INSKIP, K.C. (U.) .. .. 18,749 Mr. A. J. Pearson (Lab.) .. • .. 6,312

Mr. C. P. Cross (L.) • • .. 3,517

Unionist majority .. • .. 12,437

No change.

The figures at the last election were :-

Maj.-Gen. Sir J. Davidson (U.)

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Mr. C. P. Cross (L.) - • Mr. A. J. Pearson (Lab.) ..

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Unionist majoriiy • . .. 11,126

The Liberal candidate forfeited his deposit. * * * *

19,756 .8.630 8,034