Next year's “Cherry Blossom Viewing” Cancellation Reaction of each party November 13 19:55
Secretary of the Secretary of the Secretary of Commerce announced that he would cancel the next year's event, considering the various criteria for the “Cherry Blossom Viewing Party” hosted by the Prime Minister, as a general review of the criteria for invitees, etc. About the reaction of each party.
Liberal Democratic President Kishida “I expect the government to respond appropriately”
The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of political affairs researcher Kishida told reporters: “The government considers this to be the result of comprehensive judgment from various viewpoints. The purpose and opportunity to comfort people who are active in various fields are important. I think the government hopes to hold and respond appropriately in the future. "
Liberal member of the House of Representatives
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Seko of the House of Councilors told reporters, “I've been doing it for many years, but I think the decision to review it is correct because there are some uncertainties that are difficult to understand from the public. “The selection of invitees is more important than anything else.”
“I heard that my office also recommended people with achievements and achievements at the request of the Cabinet Secretariat,” he said.
Komei Saito, Secretary-General “Watching the Government ’s Review”
The Komeito secretary-general Saito told reporters, “Because it has been practiced as a practice for many years, I would like to watch it because I think the government will consider how to review it.” It was.
In addition, “I understand that there were a lot of invitees from the host Prime Minister Abe. In a sense, I also recommended several people every year because I wanted to be recommended in the area. I was very pleased. "
Tachimin Azumi Country Vice Chairman "I acknowledged non-conformance.
The Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the Azumi National Assembly response told reporters: “Even if you say you'll quit next year, what you've done and what the Abe Cabinet has done so far isn't something you can erase with an eraser. We will pursue it thoroughly because we have admitted non-conformity. Unless Prime Minister Abe comes to the Diet and answers his questions, he will continue endlessly.
National representative Tamaki "Cancellation is a reasonable decision"
Tamaki representative of the National Democratic Party told reporters at the party headquarters, “Cancellation is a reasonable decision. However, a large amount of tax is used to hold the meeting and there is accountability to taxpayers. I would like to continue to ask you to disclose this information. "
Kunihara Haraguchi vs. Chairman “The suspicion deepened further”
In addition, the chairman of the National Democratic Party, Mr. Haraguchi, said to the reporters in the National Assembly, “Even if there is an intention to end the decision by the cancellation, the opposition party will not know. I have to think that there was a very inconvenient thing to withdraw. The suspicion has deepened and I want to pursue it. "
Ishin Baba, Secretary-General “I have made my decision, but I ’d like to explain to the Prime Minister”
The secretary of the Japan Restoration Association told NHK's interview within the Diet: “I have decided to cancel, but asked Prime Minister Abe to explain the facts about the suspicion of public / private confusion. I just don't like to bring it to the bureau, and the discussions should be done by an appropriate committee other than the budget committee. "
Communist Director Koike, Secretary General
Communist Party Secretary General Koike said at a press conference that “I had no problem” until the last minute, but after all it was “I ca n’t explain, I ’ll be resting”. It is the same as accepting “privateization of public events.” The responsibility of the Prime Minister is questioned.The sudden cancellation of the requested event is just a budget issue, and the budget committee intensive discussion Should be done immediately. "