Who lives in number 9 Downing Street?
9 Downing Street was named in 2001 and is the Downing Street entrance to the Privy Council Office and currently houses the Chief Whip’s office. It was formerly part of Number 10. 10 Downing Street is the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury, and thus the residence of the British Prime Minister, as in modern times, the two roles have been filled by the same person. 11 Downing Street is the home of the Second Lord of the Treasury, and thus the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 12 Downing Street, formerly the Chief Whip’s Office, currently houses the Prime Minister’s Press Office, Strategic Communications Unit and Information and Research Unit. 14 Downing Street formerly closed off the western end of the street. It was acquired by the Crown in 1798, and was used by the Colonial Office in the 19th century. Some parts were demolished in the 1860s, and by 1876 it had been removed completely. Throughout the history of these houses, ministers have lived by agreement in whatever room
