into the Exchequer, significantly increasing its workload.

The old Exchequer continued in operation until the 1830s, after which its various offices were gradually and progressively abolished (with their functions being transferred to other departments of state or courts of law). The Exchequer as presently constituted dates from the passing of the Exchequer and Audit Departments Act 1866, which remains in force in relation to the accounting processes of HM Government. It