Liberal Democratic Party Officer Personnel Amari Tax System Investigation Chairman Continues to Consolidate September 17, 18:52

Akira Amari, the chairman of the tax system investigation of the Aso faction, has been appointed as an officer of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Mr. Amari is 71 years old and has been elected 12 times in the 13th district of Kanagawa, the House of Representatives.



He has served as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Political Survey, and was instrumental in coordinating negotiations on the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement as the Minister of Economic Revitalization in the Second Abe Cabinet.



After that, after serving as the party's election campaign chairman, he has been the chairman of the tax system investigation since September last year.



Prime Minister Kan will focus on support measures for businesses affected by the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the tax reform next year, and tax incentives for companies toward digitalization, which he emphasizes. Therefore, it seems that Mr. Amari, who is familiar with a wide range of policies including the tax system, has decided to continue his investment.



On the other hand, in addition to Mr. Motoo Hayashi of the Nikai faction who has decided to continue casting, Masahiko Shibayama of the Hosoda faction and the former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology have been appointed as the acting secretary general to support the secretary general of the second floor.