Over 300,000 consultations for small and medium-sized enterprises "I'll respond to as many requests as possible" METI April 2 14:39
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads financial resources for small and medium-sized businesses, METI Kajiyama visited a government-affiliated financial institution and the Credit Guarantee Association in Tokyo, which provided consultation and provided financial support. He said he wanted to be able to meet the needs of many companies.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama visited the government-affiliated financial institution Shokokin and the Tokyo Credit Guarantee Association, which are the contact points for financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and received reports from the person in charge about the current status and issues of support .
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the number of consultations received from small and medium-sized enterprises at consultation desks nationwide has exceeded 300,000 by the day.
As of 30th of last month, there were approximately 130,000 applications for loans and guarantees, of which 75,000 have already been executed.
On the other hand, some small and medium-sized companies have requested that the time taken for screening be reduced.
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kajiyama, visited the reporter and told reporters, "Even if a menu for support is available, the power of the site is needed to execute it smoothly. If there is not enough window, we will expand further. We want to be able to respond to the requests of many companies in one case. "