Debate at the House of Representatives settlement committee at the end of the session Opposition parties request extension at 4:23 on June 15

On the 15th, the House of Representatives settlement committee will have a debate over measures against the new coronavirus. While the government and the ruling party are planning to close the Diet on the 17th of the end of the session, the opposition side has decided to continue the discussion and is requesting an extension of the session.

At the House of Councilors, the settlement committee will be held on the 15th, and Prime Minister Abe and all the ministers will attend to question and settle the settlement of accounts for the fiscal year 2018.

In the question and answer, there will be a debate over the new coronavirus countermeasures, such as the sustainable benefits provided to small and medium-sized enterprises and the consignment of tourism consumption promotion measures.

The government and the ruling party want to close the current Diet session on the 17th of the end of the session and urgently implement economic measures, as the second supplementary budget was established last week. In addition, we will hold a discussion during the closing session and discuss it as necessary.

On the other hand, the opposition party has decided to continue discussions on measures to prepare for the second wave of infection, and is calling for a significant extension of the session. On the other hand, there are some voices saying that the opposition parties should consider submitting a cabinet distrust resolution, etc., and it is expected that adjustments will be made regarding specific responses.