Thanks for answering my question Toadfrog, coming from the other side of the pond I was not aware of the procedure that would apply under such circumstances. In the UK if a Member of Parliament dies a Bye-Election is called in his constituency and a new member is elected.

Guest of 12.11.02, 02:08 & 02:15 - I was merely asking a question, not attempting to make any point in an arguement.