Secretary of Accountability for "Go To Campaign" Accountability Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 5, 12:30
After the spread of the new coronavirus infection has settled, about 20 billion percent of the business cost of up to about 300 billion yen will be devoted to office work commission in the "Go To Campaign" that stimulates consumption such as tourism and food and drink, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism emphasized the idea of fulfilling accountability and promoting business as a government.
The government's “Go To Campaign” consumption stimulus plan, which will be carried out for half a year after the spread of infection has settled, will allocate up to approximately 300 billion yen to outsource administrative expenses out of approximately 1,670 billion yen in operating costs. It has become.
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said in a press conference after the cabinet meeting, "There are many people who have the impression that the total amount is unprecedented and the project cost will be large. I understand. As a government, I feel I have to be accountable for the costs involved."
The business to be outsourced is selected based on an open call for participants, and is also selected based on an examination by a third-party committee.
Regarding this, Minister Akabane said, "Since this is a business that uses valuable taxes, it is important to eliminate waste and optimize the consignment costs in this process. To maximize the effects of the project as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. , We will proceed responsibly."