Meanings of seek a reduction in English

The government continue to seek a reduction of the public wage bill.

Again, we must seek a reduction to lower terms.

Some investors could seek a reduction in the price of the deal in return for their support.

Pell has indicated he will not seek a reduction to the six-year sentence if the appeal against the verdict fails.

SIPTU confirmed today 240 workers at the Irish Ispat plant have rejected management proposals which the union claims seek a reduction in workers' employment entitlements.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's bill seeking a reduction in child poverty has been passed by Parliament.

US negotiators had been seeking a reduction to the US level of 2.5 per cent.

England's leading clubs are seeking a reduction in the length of the Six Nations from seven to five weeks, it is understood.

Other retailers have also sought a reduction in rents and a revised payments system as a result of the fall-off in consumer spending.

The initiative was proposed by Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen who is seeking a reduction in VAT to nine per cent for three years.