Liberal Democratic Party Governor's Election Debate on Economic Measures and Social Security System Reform Sunday Debate September 13 12:01
Former Secretary-General Ishiba, Secretary-General Suga, and Chairman of the Political Survey, Kishida, who are running for the LDP presidential election on the 14th, will hold an additional economy due to the new coronavirus at NHK's "Sunday Debate." We had a debate about measures and reform of the social security system.
Regarding the additional economic measures associated with the new coronavirus,
former secretary-general Ishiba said, "The situation was severe because production facilities and people did not disappear, but consumption disappeared, and with a view to issuing government bonds, everything If you do not use means, the economy will slow down. It is important to increase the income of which group, and if the income of low-income earners rises, it will be used for consumption. It may be an opportunity to change the structure of the economy as a whole with the new coronavirus countermeasures. ".
"It is most important to secure employment and continue the business of the company. The rate of decline in GDP from April to June was the highest after the war, and the situation of the new coronavirus is still continuing. The basic idea is to do everything that can be done. For that reason, we have made a reserve fund. If necessary, we need economic measures. "
Kishida, the chairman of the political affairs investigation, said, "We must continue our efforts to move people, goods, and money. The future is uncertain, and we must fully consider the need for utilization of reserve funds, further financial measures, and economic measures. No. Now that countries around the world are making large-scale fiscal stimulus and interest rates are kept low, don't hesitate to do what you need. "
And all three expressed negative thoughts about lowering the consumption tax rate as part of economic measures.
Regarding the future of the social security system,
Mr. Ishiba said, "It should be recognized that the number of elderly people will reach its peak in 20 years and it will not be sustainable as it is now. We have to protect it, but as the risks of cancer and adult diseases vary, we need to think about the ideal insurance for the times. We want to review the design and realize the happiness of each person. "
Mr. Suga said, "Since the declining birthrate and aging society will continue, we will make it possible to work until the age of 70 in order to support the people who are supported. We will extend the age of receiving pensions, focus on prevention of medical expenses, etc. It is important to review the structure and put it into practice. "
He added that the final report on social security for all generations would be "one of the judgments will be how the new coronavirus infection will be at the end of the year."
Mr. Kishida said, "By paying according to the ability to pay rather than according to age, social security that allows you to choose the age at which you will start receiving pensions, and the use of private sector vitality in the medical and long-term care fields, etc. First of all, I would like to think about sustainability. Then, in relation to finances, I would like to firmly consider the tax system including consumption tax. "
On the other hand, Mr. Suga said about the personnel affairs after the presidential election, "If I become the prime minister, I basically want to appoint people who are willing to reform. I have to break through the" vertical division of government offices "and promote regulatory reform. I have to make use of those motivated people to create a cabinet that benefits the people. "