
William McKinley (Chancellor of the Exchequer)
William McKinley, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, was the British government official responsible for managing the country’s finances. His role involved preparing the annual budget, overseeing taxation, government spending, and ensuring economic stability. He would analyze economic conditions, set tax policies, and oversee revenue collection to fund government operations and public services. Essentially, McKinley acted as the financial steward of the nation, balancing income and expenditure to support the country's economic health and growth.