Member of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | John William Dennis | Coalition Conservative | |
| 1922 | John Smedley Crooke | Conservative | |
| 1929 | Fred Longden | Labour Co-operative | |
| 1931 | Sir John Smedley Crooke | Conservative | |
| 1945 | Fred Longden | Labour Co-operative | |
| 1950 | constituency abolished | ||
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