Representative Komeito says “no progress has been made in restoring public trust” and takes cautious stance on early dissolution of the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Kishida was asked in the Diet, ``Are you thinking of dissolving a slush fund in conjunction with next month's by-election?'' He answered, ``I am not thinking about it at all.'' Did.
The House of Councilors Political Ethics Review Committee is expected to be held as early as next week.