Consumption tax rate increase The ruling party “implementing measures” The opposition party “impacting the economy” October 6, 12:18

In NHK's “Sunday Discussion” on raising the consumption tax rate, the ruling party demanded an understanding that measures would be steadily implemented to reduce the impact, while the opposition party said the government could have an impact on the economy. The idea of ​​ending up the correspondence of was shown.

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Inada said, “This is a reform of the social security system for all generations. This time, we also included free childhood education and childcare. I think there is no doubt that it has been effective by mobilizing the reactionary reduction measures including the tax system of automobiles and automobiles. I want to go. "

“We want to understand that this is a necessary consumption tax increase in order to improve social security and ensure that people live with peace of mind,” said Komeito, the secretary general of Saimei Party. I hope you understand it because it is the realization of the eagerness of the common people. "

“The introduction of a reduced tax rate is causing confusion in the region. The international economy is uncertain and we must closely monitor how it will adversely affect the Japanese economy. Consumption will also decline. And while real wages are falling, the timing of the tax increase is the worst and the government's responsibility is very heavy. "

“What about raising the consumption tax rate to 10% when real wages are negative? The reduced tax rate and point returns have not removed unfairness.” First of all, as a measure against tax reversibility, we should deal with benefits-type income tax cuts. "

“The reduced tax rate is complicated and unintelligible and does not relieve the public's painful tax. From the origin of the tax system of simplicity, fairness and neutrality” The introduction of “deduction” should be discussed in the Diet. ”

“The worst unfair tax system should be abolished, and the tax should be reduced to 5% for the time being to boost the economy. If you quit and ask for the appropriate share, you can make financial resources. "

In addition, concerning the constitutional amendment, the deputy secretary-general Inada of the Liberal Democratic Party said, “I think that the people should also advance the discussion of the constitution firmly. The Constitution is the basic law of Japan, and I would like to conduct a serious discussion at the Constitution Review Board.I think that it is appropriate to firmly discuss not only what the ruling party wants to do, but also the topics that the opposition party wants. " Said.

“As new conditions such as Internet advertising are emerging, we should seriously discuss how CM regulations should be. The non-subsidy to the Aichi International Art Festival The issue is closely related to the constitution and should be discussed at the constitution review board, not the ruling party wants to do. "