Administration of W. Pitt (Lord Chatham)
Departmental system of Government, from before the Revolu-
tion until 1783
Consequences to the Crown of the consolidation of powers in
the hands of a Prime Minister
Its result on the condition of the Cabinet
Actual position of the Prime Minister
May belong to either House of Parliament, and may hold any
ministerial office.
(4) Present Organisation of the Cabinet
Position of the Cabinet explained
Its particular members officially unknown
Ministers of the Crown, how chosen
Stipulations and conditions, on their appointment
Ministers should be free to advise at all times.
Conditions precedent to their acceptance of office
Number of Ministers usually in the Cabinet
Qualifications for a seat therein
Cabinet Ministers without office
Functionaries who formerly sat in the Cabinet, but who are
no longer eligible for the same
Duty of permanent Civil Officers to their political chiefs
Testimonies to the efficiency and good conduct of the Civil