If he has to renew Exchequer bills, or operate anyhow in the City, he takes the opinion, oral or written, of the ablest and most responsible person at the National Debt Office, and the ablest and most responsible at the Treasury.
He illustrates the reliance on expert advice in financial matters, emphasizing the importance of consulting knowledgeable individuals in governance.
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