The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering a monthly benefit of about 5,000 yen for children up to the age of 18. was
While the number of Japanese children born last year may fall below 800,000 for the first time since the start of national statistics, Governor Koike announced on the 4th that the new fiscal year's budget will be 18 in order to enhance countermeasures against the declining birthrate. We have clarified the idea of considering benefits for children up to the age of 5,000 a month.
On the 5th, he asked the child-raising generation about this in Tokyo.
A 39-year-old female office worker who has two children aged 5 and 2 said, "When I think about future entrance exams, I think that the educational expenses will be more expensive, so I am grateful to put the 5,000 yen into savings. To the children who will lead the next generation. I think what we can do is raise the standard of education."
On the other hand, a 45-year-old housewife with a 4-year-old child said, ``The number of children will not increase unless we create an environment where it is easy to leave children in the care of childcare workers, such as raising the salary of nursery teachers. Shouldn't it be better to use it for things like this?"
A 45-year-old office worker from Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, who sends his 10-year-old child to a cram school, said, "I want you to do it not only in Tokyo but also in other prefectures. It's difficult, so even if I get it, I think I'll use it to supplement my daily expenses."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno “The government is also considering expanding child allowances”
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "At a press conference at the beginning of the year, Prime Minister Kishida indicated his intention to strengthen economic support centered on child allowances as one of the basic directions for strengthening child policy. '' he pointed out.
On top of that, ``In the report of the ``Council for Building Social Security for All Generations'' compiled last month, it is said that the expansion of child allowances will be considered along with permanent financial resources as soon as possible. We will consider it," he said.
Representative Komei Yamaguchi "Review and consideration of concrete measures in the same direction"
Komeito representative Yamaguchi told reporters at the Prime Minister's official residence, ``The Komeito has also set the expansion of child allowances as one of its goals, and in a broad sense, it is understood that concrete measures are being considered in the same direction. Ultimately, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly will also be involved in making decisions, so I would like them to consider making sure that they are clearly communicated to the citizens of Tokyo.”
In addition, regarding the Kishida administration's countermeasures against the declining birthrate, he said, ``The Komeito has announced a plan to support childcare, and has set a rough estimate of financial resources. .