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Scots Peers, peers of the kingdom of Scotland; of these, sixteen are elected by the rest and represent the whole body. They are elected for one Parliament only. See the Union with Scotland Act, 1706 (6 Anne, c. 11), sometimes numbered 23, amended by 10 & 11 Vict. c. 52; 14 & 15 Vict. c. 87; and 15 & 16 Vict. c. 35.