Investor Relations Investigation Emphasis on Proceeding as Scheduled Chief Cabinet Secretary Jan. 13:57 on January 7

IR: Regarding corruption incidents involving integrated resort facilities, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that Chinese companies on the bribery side had no track record of investor relations business and that entry into Japan was impractical. And emphasized the idea of ​​proceeding with IR development as originally planned.

In this context, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said of the corruption case over IR: "I have no choice but to ask what the investigative Chinese companies had no IR experience and what was a realistic story. Is it a problem before the IR? "Said a bribery Chinese company that it was not realistic to enter Japan.

In addition, he stated, "We have been conducting various discussions on the necessity of IR so far, and will continue to make proper preparations so that the effects of IR development can be realized as soon as possible." He emphasized the idea of ​​promoting IR.

On the other hand, regarding the "Casino Management Committee", which was set up on July 7, Secretary-General Kan said, "Based on the IR Maintenance Law, it is in charge of implementing strict casino regulations and ensuring sound operation. The specific operation will be decided by the committee in the future, but we hope that we will fulfill our mission and mission. "

Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura "Casino Management Committee Discussing to be trusted by the people"

At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura commented on the "Casino Management Committee", which was set up on July 7, saying, "In some places, there are also ideas to make IR a pillar of regional revitalization and inbound expansion. We hope that there will be further discussions on tighter regulations so that people can trust us and say, "I'm glad we made it."

On the other hand, regarding the case of corruption involving IR, Minister Nishimura said, "Each member who has been alleged should be fully accountable."

Minister Takeda "Casino Management Committee Becoming a Highly Reliable Organization"

At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister Takeda, who is in charge of the "Casino Management Committee," said, "The Casino Management Committee has a duty to ensure that strict casino regulations stipulated by the IR Maintenance Act are implemented and sound operations are performed. Casino business licenses must be examined strictly and fairly. "

He further stated that, in light of the corruption incidents surrounding the IR business, "we would like to operate as a reliable, fair and impartial independence organization that can firmly gather the public's trust."

Liberal Democratic Party Mr. Moriyama "In Businesses Understandable by the People"

The Liberal Democratic Party's Moriyama parliamentary committee chairman told reporters, "I don't have the full picture of the corruption case and I don't know if it's really IR-related. It will lead to the IR business with the understanding of the people. "