They have to justify the larger amount they are asking for and we have to justify the lower amount we're offering. Both sides stand to gain from a compromise, which is what will eventually happen. We call it "negotiating," Nigel. As ever, the trouble with this weak government, made even weaker by May's disastrous election, is that any sign of compromise will be seen as further weakness by the hawks in her own party and by Ukippers. That's why there's this hold-up, and any other reason you come up with for it means that you're just kidding yourself.