I agree with that approach. It's very close to home. My son and daughter are both public sector workers, and I understand exactly what you're saying.
However, the balance between what was experienced by small businesses in the country versus what the public sector is moving toward is something that should be taken into account when we're talking about bringing forward budgets, in the sense that every nickel matters to the bottom line in the end.
The other point that you made was regarding incentives. I believe your words were that “incentives matter”. Could you expand on who you think they matter to? Where do incentives work, and where do they not work? Can you give me your thoughts and perspective on that?