Members of Parliament
When created in 1983, the seat was won by the Conservative Steve Norris. In 1987 he was defeated by the current Labour incumbent, former Cabinet minister, Andrew Smith.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Steve Norris | Conservative | |
| 1987 | Andrew Smith | Labour | |
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