Pat Cullen leaves meeting with Steve Barclay

The transcript involves a series of questions and discussions about the possibility of reaching a deal and whether strikes can be averted. It starts with an inquiry about the current situation, followed by a discussion on the likelihood of a deal and the potential impact of a 17% figure. The conversation concludes with considerations on preventing strikes.

Discuss the meaning of '17% not a bit too much, but.' in terms of agreement.

What does the phrase 'And the strikes be averted.' suggest about the speaker's concerns?