Earlier today I told the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, that there is cross-party consensus on the necessity to encourage acceptance of the Nice treaty. However, the Government must adopt the right strategy and avoid drawing attention to short-term cutbacks. A united approach is required for the business community and the public at large. Business colleagues have told me that the main political parties must remain united on the Nice treaty and speak with one voice on the matter. I am not saying that one cannot make criticisms but some Opposition presentations, while eloquent, have been laced with criticism of the Government.