The local association had selected as his successor George Younger, but the Earl of Home's appointment as Prime Minister meant he needed a seat in the House of Commons. Home disclaimed his peerage under the Peerage Act 1963, and Younger agreed to give up his claim on the seat.
The local organization had chosen George Younger to take his place, but with the Earl of Home becoming Prime Minister, he needed a spot in the House of Commons. Home gave up his noble status under the Peerage Act 1963, and Younger agreed to give up his claim on the seat.