LDP faction meeting Demands for government explanation by distributing cloth masks and stimulating consumption
At the meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's factions over measures against the new coronavirus, there were voices demanding the government's full explanation of the distribution of cloth masks and consumption stimulus measures in anticipation of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and general elections.
Former Secretary-General Ishiba said, "If I had to return to the constituency when the House of Representatives disbanded, could I answer properly about the distribution of cloth masks and the "Go To Campaign"? Is it okay because the opposition party's approval rating is low? "It's not a daunting story. You have to get the government to answer the remaining budget committee."
In addition, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said, "The Diet will end on the 17th of next week, and on the 19th, the image of bringing germs from Tokyo will disappear and I will be able to return to the constituency. I don't think there are people who don't, but I want you to go around all these times."
Meanwhile, former secretary general Ishihara said, "There are some people within the LDP who say that the consumption tax should be reduced to zero in order to correct the harsh consumption environment, but the successive cabinets have raised it while suffering from elections. And in the coming elections, I think those people will suffer, on the contrary, they will make the same claim as any political party."