Opinion exchange between government and opposition parties Exchange of opinions on masks and compensation for loss due to self-restraint April 2 18:58
A liaison meeting between the government and the ruling and opposition parties was held over the response to the new coronavirus, and opinions were expressed asking for an early stable supply of masks and compensation for losses due to requests for self-restraint.
The liaison meeting between the government and the ruling and opposition parties was held for the third time on the second day. At the meeting held in the Diet, Deputy Secretary Nishimura from the government and the policymakers from the ruling and opposition parties attended.
In this regard, the ruling party expressed a request to fully explain to the people the production system and the timing of stable supply of masks that are in short supply.
Opposition parties have requested economic measures such as providing more than 100,000 yen per person to all citizens and demanding self-restraint as well as compensating for losses resulting from leave of absence.
The government plans to put together economic measures next week, taking into account the ruling and opposition parties' opinions.