Secretary of State Suga “Increasing the consumption tax rate It will not be necessary for the next 10 years” September 11, 12:20
Secretary Suga said on the night of the 10th that he mentioned the increase in the consumption tax rate on a commercial TV program as a future outlook, but it is not necessary to raise it for the next 10 years, and for the time being, measures against the new coronavirus He expressed his intention to do everything in his power to revitalize the economy.
On the night of the 10th, Secretary of State Suga said on a commercial TV program that population decline is inevitable in an aging society with a declining birthrate, and that the consumption tax rate will have to be raised in the future after thorough administrative reforms. Was shown.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Suga said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "Since the inauguration of the administration, we have promoted Abenomics with the idea that there is no fiscal consolidation without economic revitalization." You don't have to raise it, "he said, and I have the same idea."
He added, "Yesterday's remarks were made with the future in mind. For the time being, I would like to do my utmost to take measures against the new coronavirus and even revitalize the economy."
On the other hand, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga asked the reporters, "Do you think that the post of Chief Cabinet Secretary will approach the position of Prime Minister as the leadership of the official residence increases?" Has a wide range of work, including daily interviews, coordinating policies across multiple ministries, and coordinating with parliament and parties, and in a way I think it will be a very good experience. "
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso "One way to raise consumption tax"
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said at a press conference after the Cabinet Secretary on the 11th, "It is a fact that the financial situation became extremely difficult with a supplementary budget of 230 trillion yen as a response to the new coronavirus. I think the Chief Cabinet Secretary knows well. "
On top of that, Mr. Aso said, "In the medium to long term, the population decline is the biggest national crisis in this country. Since social security costs are expected to increase steadily, we must continue to reform both expenditures and revenues. It's definitely not possible, and there is no doubt that the consumption tax hike is one way. "
Liberal Democratic Party Kuni Moriyama, Chairman "Proof of Responsible Politics Aiming"
The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of the Diet, Moriyama, told reporters, "We are issuing a considerable amount of government bonds to counter the new coronavirus. Considering how to normalize our finances and the future of social security, The fact that we have to discuss the consumption tax in the future is proof that we are aiming for responsible politics. "
Secretary-general Saito "Not at the stage of discussion at this time"
At a press conference, Komeito Secretary-General Saito said, "The consumption tax is a financial resource that is the basis of social security for all generations, and it plays a role in supporting the lives of the people in the wake of the corona. The 10% tax rate hasn't passed yet, and the future tax rate should be discussed in the future. The increase is not at the stage of being timed and unpleasant at this time. "