Government Policy to proceed with IR development schedule Establishment of "Casino Management Committee" January 7 6:10
While investigating corruption incidents involving the business of integrated resort facilities including casinos, the government plans to proceed with IR development as scheduled. Casino Management Committee "has been established.
The Casino Management Committee will review the business operator applying for casino operation, issue a license, and monitor the business operation, etc., based on the IR Improvement Act passed by the adult.
Investigators have been investigating corruption cases involving a member of the House of Representatives, Akimoto, who was arrested. The resignation was issued to five members, including Michio Kitamura, the former Fukuoka High Public Prosecutor's Office's chairman who served as chairman.
As for the development of IR, the government will decide on a basic policy for selecting a maintenance area by the end of this month, and the municipality that wants the invitation will work with the business operator to make a concrete maintenance plan. The establishment of the casino management committee means that the screening system for businesses has been set up.
Meanwhile, the opposition parties have clarified their willingness to pursue the responsibilities of the government and the ruling party following the incident, and it is expected that intense debate will take place in the ordinary parliament convened this month over the pros and cons of IR development.