Second supplementary budget "Protecting the Japanese economy with the world's largest measure" Prime Minister Abe June 12, 19:16
Prime Minister Abe told reporters at the Prime Minister's official residence, saying, "It is said to be a national disaster once in 100 years, and together with the supplementary budget that was established earlier, the business scale is 230 trillion yen, which is 40% of GDP. We will protect the Japanese economy with the greatest measures."
On top of that, he said, "What is needed is a sense of speed, and the idea is to provide support such as subsidies for personnel expenses and rent subsidies to people who are on leave as early as possible to protect business continuity, employment, and living." Emphasized.
In addition, Prime Minister Abe said, "We will expand and strengthen the medical provision system and testing system, and promote the development of vaccines and therapeutic agents. Taking advantage of this opportunity when the infection situation has calmed down, we are fully prepared for the next epidemic. The idea is to hurry."
"Although almost three weeks have passed since the declaration of the emergency situation was lifted, the movement to resume socio-economic activities is in full swing. This supplementary budget creates a new daily life in the corona era. It is a budget to go, and the difficult situation will continue, but I would like to survive with the cooperation of the people of the people."
In addition, Prime Minister Abe said of the sustainable benefit, "The important thing is to deliver to those who need it now with a sense of speed. There must be no waste and it must be efficient. Instead, it is natural to strictly enforce it."