Shortly after Dillwyn's death, Ormesby-Gore withdrew and the Conservatives selected his nephew, Sir John Llewelyn as their candidate. Llewelyn was commonly regarded as being the strongest candidate available to the Conservatives but due to the family connection he was unable to contest Swansea Town.
Following Dillwyn's death, Ormesby-Gore withdrew from the race, and the Conservative party selected Sir John Llewelyn, his nephew, as their candidate.  Llewelyn was a strong contender for the Conservatives but couldn't run against Swansea Town due to his familial connection.