Submission of convocation request for extraordinary Diet Diet deliberation for response to corona and heavy rain

Submission of convocation request for extraordinary Diet Parliament for response to corona and heavy rain Opposition party July 31 11:46

Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party have submitted a request to the House of Representatives Oshima to call for a special Diet session based on the constitutional rules, stating that the Diet should consider the response to the new coronavirus and heavy rain disaster.

The National Assembly Democratic Party, the National Democratic Party, the Communist Party, and four opposition parties of the Social Democratic Party, such as the opposition parties of the National Assembly, meet with the Chairman of the House of Representatives Oshima on the morning of the 31st, and submit a request for an extraordinary Diet call based on Article 53 of the Constitution. Did.

The request said, "The Abe Cabinet is completely erroneous in its initial response to the new coronavirus infectious disease, and has continued to respond disastrously in the morning reform that is symbolized by "Go To Travel," and is confusing the people. And they are not accountable."

On top of that, he urges the Diet to promptly convene an extraordinary Diet, saying that the Diet should discuss the response to the new coronavirus and heavy rain disaster.

On the other hand, Chairman Oshima indicated that he would inform the government and confirm the intention of the ruling party.

Article 53 of the Constitution stipulates that the Cabinet must decide to convene the Diet if there is a request from one-fourth or more of the members of the public or the general assembly. It's up to you to decide.

The Chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's Azumi Diet measure told reporters, "If we do not hold the Diet and fulfill our accountability, we must conclude that the Abe Cabinet has abandoned measures against the new coronavirus." I would like you to create a place where you can practice every day in front of the people."

Chief Cabinet Secretary "Consult with the ruling party"

At the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "Since it is the Diet, I would like to consult with the ruling party and deal with it. In any case, the relevant ministries and agencies are currently working on corona measures and heavy rain measures, I would like to work on the execution of this budget and supplementary budget established by the ordinary Diet."