Couldn't recall the exact number of recounts
thinks it was four!
Describes that historic election and the two days of the count
The count commenced 10.00 p.m.Thursday night. was held over at about 4 p.m Friday morning and recommenced on the Friday with a final result late Friday evening;l
Refers how the fact Huw Thomas (
of ITN News fame ) the Liberal candidate in 1970 did not stand this time - made
a difference to the outcome;
The checking of spoilt and unperforated ballot papers some 100 of them;
Describes the final moments when Gwynfor's majority of one became his
majority of three;
In hindsight reckons he should have conceded defeat when Gwynfor was
ahead by one - and explains his reasoning;
Found himself on the Council of Europe and in addition to Parliamentary
duties took him away from the constituency during a crucial 6 months.