Among others he receives petitions of right-that is, claims to be allowed to sue the Crown-and consults the Attorney General about the answer to be given.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
When a minister wishes to prepare a measure for Parliament, or to make any change in administrative policy, he consults the permanent under-secretary and any other officials especially familiar with the subject; if, indeed, the matter has not been suggested to him by them.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
There is an interesting letter in which he consults a friend on the question of the purchase of an estate.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill