What were the key features of Mary's government and how successful were they in securing her control?
Privy Council
The role of Parliament
Revenue administration
Naval and militia reforms
Recoinage
Support for boroughs
Poverty and poor relief
Appointed councillors who served E VI. successfully
Kenninghall faction loyal but limited
Council limited but provided skillful administration
Both Crown and Par. wanted compromises but not always
1554 after WR rejected proposals for exclusion of Eli. from succession
80 MPs opposed to repeal of Ed. reform
Lords and Commons worked together to limit Philips role
Lord Treasurer Winchester took over Exchequer introducing more efficient augmentation methods
Increase in Revenue from Crown Lands
New Book of Rates 1558 increased customs revenue
Recoinage in El. reign based on plans in Marys reign
6 new ships built, £14000 allocated to navy in peace, reduced to £12000 under El.
Musters (almost conscription) = reformed ways of raising troops
Charters of Incorporation = clarification of religious policies
Uniform standard for structure and power of Town Councils
High taxation due to war
Laws against grain hoarders enforced
Overseers of the poor in Yorkshire