Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Spence | Conservative | previously MP for Thirsk and Malton | |
| 1986 by-election | Elizabeth Shields | Liberal | ||
| 1987 | John Greenway | Conservative | ||
| 2010 | constituency abolished: see Thirsk and Malton | |||
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