The First Lord of the Treasury is the head of the commission exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer in the United Kingdom, and is now always also the Prime Minister. This office is not equivalent to the usual position of the "Treasurer" in other governments; the closer equivalent of a Treasurer in the United Kingdom is the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Read more about First Lord Of The Treasury: Lords of The Treasury, Official Residence, List of First Lords of The Treasury, 1714–1905
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