Administration Flashcards
How many government employees were there at the beginning?
3000
Small and inefficient
How did Pitt aim to tackle inefficiency?
By slightly changing the system, not totally
When did Pitt have the opportunity of a more efficient postal system?
1786
What did Anthony Todd oppose?
The idea of a national network of high speed mail coaches which would have improved the postal system
How long had the Todd family controlled the postal services?
30 years
How were jobs, like the Todd’s and the postal service, seen?
To be “personal property”
How was the reform in the mail system similar to sinecures?
Pitt didn’t want to make an enemy out of Anthony Todd as he may have known pocket / rotten borough owners who may have turned against Pitt
Who reformed the navy?
Sir Charles Middleton
How was Middleton controversial?
Senior naval officers were worried by his reforms and many did not want to change traditional practices
How was Pitt deciding to support Middleton a success?
Middleton increased efficiency and meant 33 more warships were built
When were the 33 more warships built?
Between 1784 and 1793
What were strong administrators appointed to do?
Lead departments
An example of a strong administrator and what he did?
Richard Frewin
Reformed customs
Made sure all customs duties were paid into one fund called the consolidated fund.
How did Frewin prevent corruption?
The consolidated fund meant the amount of duties received could be checked more easily
How many sinecures were abolished by 1792?
28
