Prime Minister Abe "I have been able to make steady progress toward convergence" House of Representatives Budget Commission May 11, 12:48
During the intensive deliberation of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, which was carried out in response to the extension of the declaration of emergency, Prime Minister Abe said that he was able to steadily progress toward the convergence of the new coronavirus infection by going out and refraining from going out. Showed recognition. Then, on the 14th of this month, after deciding whether or not there were prefectures that could release the emergency declaration, he indicated that he would also work on the formulation of the second supplementary budget plan if necessary.
About extension of declaration of emergency
Mr. Shigeyuki Goto, the LDP, said, "The number of new infections has been declining. To win the fight against the virus, each citizen supports each other, is aware of their roles, and is responsible for what they can do. I would like to hear the message to the people who will continue to cooperate in the prevention of infection due to the extension of the emergency declaration. "
In response to this, Prime Minister Abe said, "As a result of the fact that the people of Japan have a strong willingness to spend their time at home and have been self-restrained, we are able to steadily proceed on the road to convergence. Unfortunately, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the people for the extension, and I would like to do my utmost to make sure that it will converge during this period. We will do our best to do so. "
In addition to open the experts meeting in prospect Nishimura economic recovery minister this month 14 days, in light of such as the number of new infections, after want to consider the cancellation of the emergency declaration, after the release also continue, across the State However, he acknowledged that he would call for unnecessary and urgent movements and refrain from holding large-scale events nationwide. Minister Nishimura said, "After the cancellation, if the number of infected people increases again and there are signs of overshoot, it will be necessary to re-designate."
Mr. Edano, representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, over the extension of the emergency declaration, "At least compensation and support must be added to the extent of extension, and objective criteria are given to see if it is lifted. No. Psychology cannot support you who lost their jobs or lost their income. During this time, I feel a sense of lack of speed. "
In response to this, Prime Minister Abe said, “It is important to provide support to everyone in a difficult situation with a sense of speed. We will deliver sustained benefits of up to 2 million yen as early as this month, but We would like to deliver various menus in this way as soon as possible, but of course we have to take it seriously that there is a point that it is even faster, and we will do our best to simplify the procedure. I want to continue. "
About the second supplementary budget
The National Democratic Party's representative, Mr. Tamaki, said about the economic measures, "What is the size and content of the second supplementary budget and when should it be organized? At least during the current session of the Diet, this month If we don't organize it and start paying for the second bullet next month, what will fit will not fit in. "
In response, Prime Minister Abe said, “On this month, we will look at the situation of each local government and determine whether there is a place where the emergency declaration can be canceled, but in that situation, it is necessary to take further measures. If I do, I would like to respond in a timely manner. Since a sense of speed is important, if countermeasures are necessary, I would like to respond in this Diet. "
About support for students
Michiyo Takagi, a member of the Komeito, said, "I have heard many students 'comments that they could not live because they could not afford school expenses and rent because part-time job income decreased due to holidays such as restaurants and the family budget of the parents' home deteriorated. It is necessary to promptly create a system of urgent benefits. Why not use the contingency and pay 100,000 yen per person? "
In response to this, Prime Minister Abe said, "We must absolutely avoid situations in which we have to give up studying and continuing our studies. The Komeito Party has provided a proposal for assistance to part-time students in financially difficult circumstances. However, it is necessary to ask the opinions of the opposition parties as well. Based on the examinations by the ruling party and the opposition parties, we would like to take additional measures promptly so as not to hinder the continuation of schooling. " It was
About exit strategy
Fumitake Fujita of the Japan Restoration Association said, "It is often said that the exit strategy is a short-term exit strategy that the government will issue next time, and what we need to face in the future is the mid- to long-term exit that may cause a re-epidemic. It's a strategy. How do you think about the medium-term exit strategy, whether you want to narrow down the infection to zero, accept it to some extent and accept it in society? ”
In response to this, Prime Minister Abe said, “We must be prepared for a long-term war to some extent until effective treatments and vaccines are developed, and we will consider a new path in consideration of both infection prevention and maintenance of socio-economic activities. Based on the new lifestyles created by all experts, we will formulate more detailed guidelines for full-scale activities for each business type by the end of this week. I would like to firmly establish a strategy for the exit while keeping an eye on the convergence of global infections. "
About support for temporary workers
“The dispatched workers are screaming at trade unions across the country. Many people are suffering from unpaid leave, and the number of consultations regarding temporary staffing and suspension of employment is increasing,” said Toru Miyamoto of the Communist Party. But are you grasping the actual situation of such dispatch? "
In response to this, Prime Minister Abe said, "We will make the utmost management efforts, such as through the use of employment adjustment subsidies, to prevent companies from dismissing, stopping employment, etc. through economic organizations and dispatching business organizations. On top of that, we are promoting small loans up to 800,000 yen to those who are in need of living because their incomes have decreased due to a decrease in work etc. We will do our best to maintain employment. We will continue to support and support our lives. ”