Rep. Akimoto arrested at the end of the year to go to the Cabinet Committee members to explain the government

Rep. Akimoto arrested At the end of the year, the Cabinet Committee members gather and explain to the government December 26 12:38

Following the arrest of Representative Akimoto's House of Representatives, the ruling and opposition Parliamentary Committee chairmen met, and at the beginning of the year, a meeting of directors of the Cabinet Committee was held to receive explanations from the government.

Following the arrest of a member of the House of Representatives, Akimoto, who was the deputy minister of the Cabinet Office in charge of IR and integrated resort facilities including casinos, on the suspicion of bribery, the Liberal Democratic Party's Moriyama parliamentary countermeasures chairman said that We had a meeting with the chairman of the Anzai Diet.

Then, on the week of next month, a meeting of directors of the Cabinet Committee was held to receive an explanation from the government.

In addition, regarding issues concerning Japan Post Insurance and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Board of Directors of the General Affairs Committee will hold a roundtable meeting and request the government to report.

On the other hand, at the talks, Mr. Moriyama told him that the ordinary parliament next year will be convened on the 20th of next month, and prior to that, on the 10th of next month, a meeting of the ruling and opposition parliamentary countermeasures chairperson and a member of the parliamentary committee were held. The Board of Directors of the Society has held a meeting and has officially decided to hold a meeting on the date of convening.

Liberal Democratic Party Mr. Moriyama `` Background of the incident: a solid discussion ''

The Liberal Democratic Party's Chairman of the National Diet Task Force, Moriyama, told reporters, "We are usually preparing for the Diet, and it is important to receive a report at the Board of Directors meeting in advance for a full discussion. What is the background of the case? We will discuss it well. "

In addition, the office of members of the Liberal Democratic Party, Takaki Shirasuka, said that the search was unpredictable, but regrettable. It goes without saying that they will conduct political activities to prevent the search. That's right. "

Ritsumin, Chairman of the Immigration and Residential States "Thorough pursuit of 'IR suspected prison'"

The Constitutional Democratic Party's Chairman of the Alumni Diet task force told reporters, "Not only has Akimoto been arrested, but LDP, which has been promoting casinos, and other parliamentarians' offices have been searched, which is unprecedented. I think it's an IR suspect, and I'd like to see the opposition party in a solid position and pursue a full-fledged pursuit. "

Secretary-General Kan: "Improvement of IR necessary preparations"

At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "It is very disappointing that Akimoto was arrested for bribery while he was the Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office, but what is the relationship with the IR? I would like to refrain from commenting on this, as it is related to the activities of the investigative agency. "

Mr. Kan was asked if there was any change in the schedule for IR development, such as setting up a "casino management committee" at the beginning of next month, which will review the business, etc. We will make necessary preparations based on laws and regulations so that the effects of IR development can be realized as soon as possible. "

Mr. Kan said, "The policy of attracting foreign tourists is an important trump card for regional revitalization. IR is being implemented in about 130 countries and regions, and casinos only. Instead, we plan to develop an international convention center and an international exhibition hall.The casino incorporates measures to prevent dependence, such as entry restrictions and restrictions on family declarations, so I would like to explain it properly. " Was.

On the other hand, regarding the contact between government officials and business operators, "The three roles of government are required to take appropriate actions while giving due consideration to the neutrality of the government and the trust of the people. Public servants are required to act in accordance with the National Public Service Ethics Code. I want to continue to do so. "