Ms Patricia King:

I do not know whether Deputy McDonald heard the answer I gave earlier in response to a question from Deputy McCarthy. I believe I was as clear as I possibly could be when I stated our view that it is untenable to have a pay structure to which 1,100 allowances are attached and that we will work vigorously to ensure there is a consolidated pay rate for every job. That is what our members want and it is our position. As part of our engagement in the negotiation process, as set out in the agreement, we will resist on every account, as we have done for the past two and a half years, any proposition that seeks to reduce members' pay.