McBride won the February 1974 election by 19,687 votes but never joined the new parliament due to illness .
In addition , he was chairman of the Welsh Labour Parliamentary Group , 1972 - 73 .
chairman won the February 1974 election by 19,687 votes but never joined the new parliament due to illness .
In addition , he was chairman of the Welsh Labour Parliamentary Group , 1972 - 73 .