Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Sugawara attended the hospital for the first time in three months
The former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of the Liberal Democratic Party, who resigned in October last year, went to the hospital for the first time in about three months on the 20th when the Diet was convened, apologized, but denied leaving the party and resigning from lawmakers.
Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Sugawara reported in October of last week that in the “Weekly Bunshun” that she gave melons to voters in the constituency and that her secretary handed incense books, and that she was only a month away from taking office. And resigned as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and opposition parties have called for accountability.
Mr. Sugawara, who had been absent from the Diet since his resignation, usually went to the hospital for the first time in about three months on the 20th when the Diet was convened, and interviewed reporters in the Diet.
Mr. Sugawara said, "I am sorry for the inconvenience and inconvenience."
He said, "I thought I shouldn't affect the Diet after I resigned from my ministry, but I stayed at home, but I was diagnosed with sleep problems on days that I couldn't sleep. So I came out on the day of the convocation. I want to start over from scratch and work harder. "
"I've heard that you have been accused of various issues. I'd like to fully cooperate with the authorities if requested. I would like to consult with a lawyer and give a full description at the appropriate time." .
On the other hand, he denied leaving the party or resigning as a member of the Diet, saying, "I am not thinking about it now. I want to fulfill my remaining duties."