Self-government Economic measures such as cash payments Proposal to the Prime Minister today March 31 5:21
On economic measures against the spread of the new coronavirus, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito will recommend cash payments to Prime Minister Abe on March 31. In response to this, the government intends to start full-scale studies with a view to compiling next week.
Of these, the LDP has taken measures to increase budget expenditures by 20 trillion yen and business scale by 60 trillion yen, at least exceeding the time of the Lehman Shock. , We will ask for bold cash transfers on an ongoing basis.
In addition, small and medium-sized enterprises, small businesses, and freelancers whose sales have dropped sharply will be offered a fixed amount of cash subsidies of unlimited use for several trillion yen, as well as tourism and eating and drinking. It is also proposed to issue coupons that can be used for such purposes.
The Komeito party has decided to demand a cash payment of ¥ 100,000 for those who are having difficulty living due to reduced income.
Following the suggestions of both parties, the government plans to start full-scale discussions on economic measures next week.