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Any pressure for wage increases inside government would mean cash having to be clawed back from other areas.
That's the stark warning from Treasury Minister Eddie Teare, after a fall in the Isle of Man's annual rate of inflation went down from 6.8 per cent in August to 5.2 per cent last month.
Mr Teare is welcoming the news, but says wage claims could cause the new adminstration a big headache:
Residents still want to see what wind farm will look like
Hearings into Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm conclude this week
Construction costs on the Island 18% above UK average and comparable with Outer London
'Key problems' include reliance on imported materials, labour shortages and planning delays
Wind farm debate to continue before committee
Meeting held on Monday garnered mixed opinions
Call for compensation scheme for workers who become ill after contact with asbestos
The legislation would mirror a scheme operating in the UK