Nurses strike: Stephen Barclay MP, Health Secretary intv

The transcript discusses the ongoing negotiations between the health secretary and nurses regarding pay and other concerns. The health secretary emphasizes the importance of the pay review body and highlights other issues like technology and safety. Despite common ground on some issues, economic challenges make a 19% pay increase unaffordable. The health secretary insists on following an independent process for negotiations.

What does the Health Secretary mean by 'constructive engagement' in the context of negotiations?

What is the Health Secretary's stance on the independent process regarding pay negotiations?