“In the budget for 2010, we have maintained or even increased spending on basic medical programmes, meaning the national project ‘Health,’ provision of free medicines for persons entitled to benefits and maternity certificate payments. Grants-in-aid to the regions for compulsory medical insurance will also not be reduced. I am counting that the constituent entities of the Federation will, in turn, guarantee unconditional fulfilment of their obligations is such a sensitive area for our people.”