The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the principal Finance Minister of the Government. The Chancellor is the head of the Treasury and one of the most important members of the Cabinet. He is responsible for coordinating government spending and his duties include preparing and presenting the Budget.
Further information on this subject can be found from the following links.
Guides to People, Events and Places: The Chancellor of the Exchequer ( PDF 133 KB)
HM Treasury (external website)
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