Since the 17th century the office has been often held not by a single person but by a board of several individuals known as Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, a practice that become permanent after the resignation of Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury in 1714.
The office has been often held not by a single person but by a board of several individuals. This was since the 17th century. These several individuals are known as Lords Commissioners of the Treasury. The Treasury is a practice. This practice become permanent after the resignation of Charles Talbot in 1714. Charles Talbot is 1st Duke of Shrewsbury.