He added: “Unfortunately, there has been little support for spending restraint. It is clear to me that the public wants more evidence of savings, and I hope that message gets through.”

The two proposals retained could be rejected when the final proposals for the 2025 budget are voted on by deputies.

During the debate, several politicians criticized the number of civil servants employed by states.

A civil servant, who wished to remain anonymous, said after the debate that he had felt “demoralized and humiliated”.

They added “it made me think about leaving the service.”