Labour Ministry wants extra 140 million for social services

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs wants to add an additional 140 million crowns to social services this year. Speaking after a meeting with an association of health care providers, Labour Minister Jaromír Drábek said he believed he would find the money within the ministry and planned to discuss the matter with the prime minister and Finance Minister. The association, which cares for the handicapped, seniors and others in need, says that the current lack of financing means that a number of services will be cancelled. A demonstration planned for April 16 was cancelled as per the agreement.