"Go To Campaign" "Effective for stimulating consumption" Nozomu Eto June 5 12:38
Opposition parties have criticized that the "Go To Campaign" targeting tourism and the restaurant industry, which is seriously affected by going out and refusing to go out, has a large amount of consignment expenses and there is doubt about the effect. In response, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto said, "It has an effect on stimulating consumption," and emphasized the need for a campaign.
The government plans to implement a consumption stimulus plan called the "Go To Campaign" for half a year after the spread of the new coronavirus infection has settled. Among these, as a support for the restaurant business, reserve restaurants through an online reservation site We will give points to those consumers and issue discounted meal vouchers.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto said in an interview after the Cabinet meeting on the 5th, "There is no doubt that the food service industry is hurt by going out and refraining from going out. Even if it is not a large amount when eating out with family and friends, meal tickets etc. Isn't it a good thing?"
On the other hand, the opposition party criticized the campaign for a large amount of consignment fees and doubts about the effect, but Minister Eto said, "There are various talks about operating expenses, such as Japanese beef and high-grade fish. We believe that there is an effect of stimulating consumption of what is produced in a situation where prices are falling and producers are being affected.”