The spectre of compulsary redundancy is looming ever larger, according to the chief minister, if the required savings can't be made by government.
Allan Bell was speaking as the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure and the bus drivers remain at loggerheads over planned changes to terms and conditions.
The first round of strikes by drivers - which had lasted for three days - ended at midnight. More are expected in the New Year.
Mr Bell says no-one is exempt from the cuts:
Bus drivers vote to accept latest pay offer
Follows recent strike action by Unite the Union members
King Orry statue plans given the go-ahead after appeal dismissed
Plans for sculpture adjacent to Tynwald Hill given green light
Administrative error leads to Andreas rates demand for wrong amount
The treasury minister has apologised for the error
Investigation underway after man dies in Barregarrow crossroads collision
The incident happened shortly before 6pm yesterday
