exchequer
ਖਜ਼ਾਨੇ
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The most important post in judging the character of the government is its finance minister and chancellor of the exchequer .
a royal or national treasury.
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A master stroke-it will solve the pension problems, boost the economy and the 'exchequer' in one fell blow.
Nevertheless, the state 'exchequer' still stands to gain from the fines collected by the police.
The British 'exchequer' raised stg £22 billion from the sale of third generation licences to several phone companies.
There will be no further 'exchequer' funding, and the agency is now depending on rental income.
The money for the two aircraft will come from central 'exchequer' funds.
And as costs mount up and up, seemingly to be fixed on the public 'exchequer' , there is no hint of concern from the government.
A detailed analysis of returns show an 'exchequer' surplus of 594 million during the first nine months of 2002.
At last the public 'exchequer' has recognised the need for support and encouragement of the civilising Arts of life as a part of their duty.
The squeeze on the public 'exchequer' also affects welfare expenditure adversely.
After all, it is the private sector that generates 'exchequer' funding for the public system in the first place.
In response the government need only point to the huge gain that has accrued to the 'exchequer' from lowering corporation and capital taxes.
Just think what even a small portion of this sum would do for the Irish 'exchequer' .
The party was effectively using the national 'exchequer' for its own political purposes.
Last Tuesday, the government published its first quarter 'exchequer' returns.
This was prompted by Fianna Fail's withholding of land annuities to the British 'exchequer' .
That, we respectfully submit, relates directly to a depredation upon the 'exchequer' of the Commonwealth.
Thus, the direct burden on the public 'exchequer' in creating infrastructure assets could further increase.
Just as the finance available to the 'exchequer' varies every year, the priorities on which it ought to be spent change dramatically over time.
Every 15,000 extra people unemployed costs the 'exchequer' €100 million in Social Welfare payments " he said.
Is the trade-off of high-status acquisitions against parental childcare an issue that needs redressing with 'exchequer' funds?
The most important post in judging the character of the government is its finance minister and chancellor of the 'exchequer' .
However, the Government remains unaware of the cost to the 'exchequer' of an additional 33 tax schemes.
an important source of revenue to the sultan's 'exchequer'
By 2005 the ensuing renewed prosperity could be apparent, with more cash coming into the 'exchequer' to spend.
Chancellor of the 'Exchequer' in 1874-80, Northcote succeeded Disraeli as leader in the Commons in 1876, though his unease with the premier's policy over the Eastern Question became evident.
The decision of the King's Bench was appealed - removed on error - to the Court of 'Exchequer' Chamber.
Foot-and-mouth cost the 'Exchequer' £229,299 up to April 20.
This is both a reflection of the importance attached to marketing as a driver of growth and a strong endorsement of the performance of the two agencies in delivering value for this 'Exchequer' investment.
A bottle of Jacob's Creek wine costs €8.95 in Bray, Co Wicklow, and €7.90 in Belfast, a difference of €1.05, with €3.60 going to the Irish Exchequer and €2.94 going to the British 'Exchequer' .
In his quarterly economic outlook for the year, McLaughlin forecast GNP of 6pc, inflation at 2.5pc, unemployment at 4.3pc and an 'Exchequer' balance of E0.4bn.
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