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The very existance of this group threatens the national talks that members claim to support.

The issue is over funding not costs. THe pay structure for most of these staff is only 8 years old and fully fit for purpose unless you don't want to pay people for their time, to recognise their expertise and commitment.
Despite holding a professional role in a very specialist area within the Heath Service and having over 20 years experience my reward package represents less than my window cleaner.
Good luck to him , I'm the fool!