Jack Chambers: “I'm absolutely serious and I wrote them as recently as yesterday saying pay will be discussed as a priority.”

We've been clear that is a specific consideration in our tax policy measures, and that will be considered as well as the deferral of excise on petrol and diesel," he said.

All come up with different suggestions, but we have tightening fiscal parameters, and we've prioritised, in the cultural area, the basic income for the arts, which was a huge priority for many people in the cultural space.

That is ultimately what will grow our economy, that is what will ensure people have a better day-to-day experience going to work, reducing congestion.

I want to find a pathway forward. I'm absolutely clear about that.