Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Sir Frederic Bennett | Conservative | |
| 1987 | Rupert Allason | Conservative | |
| 1997 | Adrian Sanders | Liberal Democrat | |
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