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In my opinion, the chancellor of the exchequer is the trusted and confidential steward of the public.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “In my opinion, the chancellor of the exchequer is the trusted and confidential steward of the public.”
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Morley describes the role of the chancellor of the exchequer as one of trust and responsibility for public funds.
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