Chancellor of the Exchequer of its interest rates. The chancellor also has oversight of public spending across Government departments. The holder of the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer is "ex officio" Second Lord of the Treasury as a member of the commission exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer. As the Second Lord, his official residence is 11 Downing Street in London, next door to the residence of the First Lord of the Treasury (a title that has for many years been held by the prime minister), who resides in 10 Downing Street. While in the past both houses were private residences,
Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London is Her Majesty's representative in Greater London, comprising the 32 London boroughs. Each Lord-Lieutenant is assisted in, largely ceremonial, duties by Deputy Lieutenants whom he appoints; the Lieutenancy Office is based at Whitehall, London SW1. Created under the Administration of Justice Act (1964), this office merged those of Lord-Lieutenant of the County of London ("cr." 1889) and the ancient Lord-Lieutenancy of Middlesex. From 1965, the following have served as HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London : The ceremonial county of Greater London does not include the City of London, which has its