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Historic Debate on Peerage Limits and Union Dangers
The excerpt discusses fears that reducing peers would subvert the constitution and threaten the Union with Scotland. It argues against limiting noble numbers, warning it could lead to the Commons' servile dependency and provoke Scots to withdraw allegiance. An official responds, noting risks of constitutional innovations.
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Ballance
Commons
Lords
Scotland
England
Exchequer