HMT
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | His Majesty's Treasury |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
HMT stands for His Majesty's Treasury, a UK government abbreviation.
UK economics and finance ministry, which controls public spending, sets tax policy and prepares the Budget. It is led by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, while the Prime Minister holds the title First Lord of the Treasury.
Example: HMT published its spending plans alongside the Budget documents.
Usage notes
One of the oldest government departments, its origins go back to the Norman period. It is based at 1 Horse Guards Road in Whitehall. The Chancellor's Budget is delivered from the red dispatch box, a ritual photographed outside 11 Downing Street. Officials often shorten it to "the Treasury" or "HMT".
Related abbreviations
More UK government abbreviations
- HM – His Majesty
- HMCTS – His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service
- HMG – His Majesty's Government
- HMP – His Majesty's Prison
- HMPPS – His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
- HMRC – His Majesty's Revenue and Customs
- HoC – House of Commons
- HoL – House of Lords
- HSE – Health and Safety Executive
- ILR – Indefinite leave to remain
- JSA – Jobseeker's Allowance
- Lab – Labour Party