| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | North East Bedfordshire |
| Turnout: | 77.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Lyell, Nicholas | Conservative | 22311 |
| Lehal, John | Labour | 16428 |
| Bristow, Philip | Liberal Democrats | 7179 |
| Taylor, John | Referendum | 2490 |
| Foley, Lew | Independent Conservative | 1842 |
| Bence, Bernard | Natural Law | 138 |