"Go To Campaign" Q&A at the House of Councilors Budget Committee

“Go To Campaign” Q&A at the Meguri Senate Budget Committee July 16 19:23

Regarding the “Go To Campaign”, questions were asked during the closing examination of the House of Councilors Budget Committee held on the afternoon of the 16th.

▽ Mr. Shingo Miyake of the Liberal Democratic Party commented on the "Go To Campaign", "The local tourism industry is very exhausted, and it has great significance for boosting the economy, but there are criticisms that the timing is too early. It is necessary to give wisdom."

In response, Nishimura, Minister for Economic Recovery, said, "There are some people who want us to promote tourism as soon as possible, but some people want us to proceed with caution. Today, we hold a subcommittee of the government to analyze the infection situation and conduct business. I would like to hear your opinion on how to proceed with. I think that we will also attend the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and make appropriate decisions and respond accordingly."

Mr. Hideya Sugio of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "Some people have high expectations for the "Go To Campaign", but some say that it will be the "Corona Spreading Campaign." If a medical system such as a remote island is infected, it will be infected. If it happens, who will take the responsibility?”

In response to this, Minister Nishimura said, "Because the current situation of infection is such a situation, it is necessary to carry out activities while thoroughly implementing infection prevention measures. Naturally, politics is responsible for the result. Expert opinion I want to make an appropriate decision about what kind of form the politics will make, and ultimately how to proceed."

Regarding the issue of the emergency declaration again, Minister Nishimura said, "We must pay attention to the number of newly positive people in the middle-aged and older, and the number is gradually increasing. The emergency declaration is to protect the lives of the people. We need to make an announcement when necessary, but we would like to make a judgment by asking the experts about the infection status and medical care provision system."

▽ Mr. Takae Ito of the National Democratic Party, regarding the damage caused by the heavy rain this time, regarding the acceptance of volunteers, "In spite of the heavy rains that have hit Japan every year, a new type of coronavirus occurred at an evacuation center. I've heard that I haven't created any guidelines. What about guidelines for accepting volunteers?"

In response to this, Deputy Minister Taira of the Cabinet Office said, “The recruitment of volunteers is based on the idea of ​​refraining from going out, which is indicated in the basic countermeasures against the new coronavirus, and in consultation with local governments, taking into consideration the intentions of victims. We will inform you of the idea of ​​making decisions after doing so. Based on the intentions of Kumamoto Prefecture and the victims, we will strive to improve the environment so that we can flexibly respond to the scope of recruitment."

▽In addition, Mr. Kozo Akino of the Komei Party said, "If the infection occurs from volunteers, the movement will stop. Let's do a PCR test in advance and confirm that it is negative before accepting it. How about the burden of the inspection cost? Do you think?"

In response to this, Minister Nishimura said, “When accepting volunteers, if a more detailed response, including PCR testing, is required, I would like to talk to the relevant ministries and agencies to work together to consider the response. You can use the local revitalization grant for the cost of the inspection."

▽ Mr. Daisuke Katayama of the Japan Restoration Association said about the holding of large-scale events, "Based on the guideline of the gradual easing that the government has indicated, now we can accommodate up to 5,000 people and we will accommodate from August 1st. It means that you can accept up to 50% of your ability as an upper limit, but what kind of evidence is based on it?”

In response to this, Minister Nishimura said, “We have been asked by experts to take into consideration the situation that is being tackled in the world. However, because the infection is spreading in the theater, we have to look closely at the situation. , We also have to think about whether to stop the mitigation or restore it, depending on the infection situation at our feet."

▽ Mr. Taku Yamazoe of the Communist Party said, "It is not "Go To" that is demanded now for a significant expansion of inspections and a request for suspension of work with compensation. If it saves the trouble on the spot, the budget of "Go To" will be sustained. Shouldn't it be possible to provide direct support, such as by changing the benefits?"

In response to this, Minister Nishimura said, "The government provides substantial benefits for corporate loss and leave due to sustainability benefits and employment adjustment subsidies. Regarding "Go To," We will make appropriate decisions based on your opinions. Depending on your opinions, we can think of various actions."