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The 'Scottish Militia Bill' is the usual name given to a bill that was passed by the House of Commons and House of Lords of the Parliament of Great Britain in spring 1708, but vetoed by Queen Anne for fear that the proposed militia created would be disloyal. The bill's long title was ''An Act for settling the Militia of that Part of Great Britain called Scotland''. The Scottish Militia Bill 1708 is noteworthy as the last Bill to ever be refused Royal Assent. Although this veto power remains with the Monarch, it has has not been exercised since.