Govt faces motion of no-confidence over healthcare policies

Two opposition parties in the parliament on Tuesday tabled a no-confidence motion against the four-party alliance government over the worsening situation of country´s social and healthcare services.

Leaders of the Suomen Keskusta (Centre Party of Finland) and Liike Nyt (Movement Now) filed the interpellation accusing the government of its policies in handing the healthcare and social services sectors.

Speaking at a press conference Keskusta leader Antti Kaikkonen demanded that the government should stop the ongoing austerity measures to the healthcare sector.

He also said that the government should allocate more budget in the sector to avoid closure of the healthcare centres and other local services.

Liike Nyt leader Harry Harkimo also spoke at the press conference.

The government will respond to the interpellation in a plenary session within 15 days.

After receiving the reply to the interpellation, the Parliament will hold a debate on the issue and proceed to a no-confidence motion against the government or a particular minister.