Support for areas affected by heavy rains Instructed to raise a portion of the regular allocation tax Prime Minister Aug. 30 19:20
In response to the record heavy rain in northern Kyushu, the government held a related ministerial meeting on the evening of the 30th, and Prime Minister Abe raised a part of the normal allocation tax to support the restoration of the disaster area, etc. Instructed them to take the necessary financial measures.
Following the 29th, at the third related ministerial meeting, Prime Minister Abe announced on the 31st that he would send a government research team headed by the Minister for Disaster Risk Reduction to Saga Prefecture.
In addition, “We will continue to support necessary supplies based on the specific needs of the local community. In addition, dispatch officials with knowledge from the relevant ministries and agencies regarding emergency repair of houses, provision of temporary housing, and disposal of waste. Etc., we will continue to provide support in cooperation with local governments. "
He said, “It is important to create a system that allows disaster-stricken local governments to work on recovery with peace of mind.” In order to allow local governments to raise funds smoothly, the government will raise a portion of the regular allocation tax and use government reserves. Instructed to take necessary financial measures.
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications "Issuance decision early next week"
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Ishida said, “I would like to proceed with the procedure to make an early decision next week for local governments that want to issue a regular allocation tax based on Prime Minister Abe's instructions. As the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, we will respond firmly so as not to hinder the financial management of the affected municipalities. "