DEN HAAG (ANP) - The FNV call around Christmas to the salary savings released by politics received with little enthusiasm. There is sympathy for the proposal, but Secretary of State responsible Jan Kees de Jager (Finance) and the Lower House think it is not the right time.

Hunter said Wednesday that he is ready to view and disadvantages but that now, not an immediate response is to do it''. He pointed out that the purchasing power and consumer spending levels are. In addition, he wants to know what the consequences would be for banks by the credit crisis are already in heavy weather.

Minister Maria van der Hoeven (Economic Affairs) earlier in the day responded positively to the proposal of FNV president Agnes Jongerius. The FNV president believes that the government must come quickly with measures to restore consumer confidence. With the salary savings can be released according to the Dutch consume her go. Balances salary savings in four years and only under certain conditions to be included. Only the government can unblock the funds. In total, around 4 billion euros.

Back bearing reactions

Hunter is still Jongerius talk about her proposal. ,, I throw no door, but timing is important. But once you can unblock the money'', said the minister.

A majority in the House responded Wednesday also reticent. The PvdA would still be talking about Friday as the room with De Jager tax for the next year discussing. VVD-French Chamber Weekers expected next year even more economic downturn and lower purchasing power, which the proposal would be more logical.

PVV but enthusiastic

The PVV is enthusiastic. The party believes that the proposal by consumer confidence and purchasing power of citizens will increase.

Minister Van der Hoeven is not happy with that Jongerius its proposal to link the willingness to pay. Requirements to pay up to 3.5 percent in all sectors will not be easy, says the CDA Women's reign. They will find that our country is not internationally from the market prices by high wages.