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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Consolidated Fund
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The nation's account with the *Bank of England, into which tax revenues are paid and from which government expenditure is drawn. Until 1786 these functions had been divided between several funds, which were then 'consolidated' into one.
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