| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | North Shropshire |
| Turnout: | 72.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Paterson, Owen | Conservative | 20730 |
| Lucas, Ian | Labour | 18535 |
| Stevens, John | Liberal Democrats | 10489 |
| Allen, Denis | Referendum | 1764 |