Science Council of Japan “Processing by leaving it to the clerical staff Normal method” Chief Cabinet Secretary

Science Council of Japan “Processing by leaving it to the clerical staff Normal method” Chief Cabinet Secretary October 13, 17:10

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Regarding the appointment of members of the Science Council of Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that Prime Minister Suga would finally make a decision, and then Prime Minister Suga would not check each one. He explained that it was the usual way to share the idea and leave it to the office to handle it.

In this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato commented on the appointment of members of the Science Council of Japan, saying, "Prime Minister Suga explained the concept of the appointment, which was shared, and the work was carried out in accordance with it. It is a process in which Prime Minister Suga made a decision. "

After that, "Prime Minister Suga does not check the appointment of each person, but shares the idea and leaves it to the clerical staff to handle it. Regardless of this case, such a response is taken and the usual method The work proceeded according to the above. "

In addition, while the reporters asked, "Is it possible that someone other than Prime Minister Suga made the decision to appoint?", "Individual exchanges are related to human resources, and who and what do you mean?" I have withheld it in the past. Generally speaking, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Secretariat plays the role of general coordination in the official residence. "

Representative Edano Ritsumin "It should be clarified who removed the six people."

Regarding the fact that the six candidate members of the Science Council of Japan were not appointed, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato explained the idea of ​​appointment by the time of the decision that Prime Minister Suga did not see the list recommended by the "conference" side. And the appointment shows the recognition that it was done properly in accordance with the law.

Regarding this, Mr. Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said at the party's board of directors, "Who removed the six people from the recommendation list? In the press, the name of the Deputy Secretary of the Secretariat is mentioned. If the Prime Minister does not make a decision and another person makes a decision, the legality of the matter itself is suspected. ”Prime Minister Suga made the decision without looking at the recommendation list on the“ meeting ”side. He pointed out that it was suspected of being illegal.

On top of that, "First of all, it is necessary to clarify who removed the six people from the recommendation list. It is a matter of the state of power itself, and at the opposition party hearing etc., make the government fully accountable. I will go. "

Representative Tamaki, "Open the Diet early and speak openly"

At a press conference, Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party representative Tamaki said, "Prime Minister Suga says he has not seen the list of recommenders, but it is a fact that he decided as Prime Minister by pushing the document as a decision-maker. He is accountable for answering the simple question of whether he has removed six people, and he cannot be fooled by the abstract word "comprehensive and blunt judgment." He held the Diet early and spoke openly at the budget committee. I want you to have it. "

Opposition meetings A series of voices calling for explanations from the government

Regarding the appointment of members of the Science Council of Japan, at the opposition meeting, when removing the six people who were not appointed from the recommendation list on the "conference" side, what kind of appointment concept was specifically given to Prime Minister Suga? Was reported, and there were a series of voices asking the government to explain.

Regarding the fact that the six candidate members of the Science Council of Japan were not appointed, the government explained to Prime Minister Kan the idea of ​​appointment by the time of the decision, and said that the appointment was made appropriately.

Regarding this, at the opposition party's meeting, he asked Prime Minister Kan, "Did the explanation of the idea of ​​appointment include a reason for removing each member candidate?" Was reported, and there were a series of voices asking the government to explain.

In response, a person in charge of the Cabinet Office only stated, "I would like to refrain from details regarding personnel matters."

In addition, Kihei Maekawa, a former secretary-general of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, attended the meeting, and during his tenure, over the appointment of members of the organization that selects cultural meritors, the deputy secretary-general of the secretariat said, He revealed his experience of being asked to replace it, saying, "People who oppose it are in trouble." It is strongly presumed that the reason for the personnel affairs of the Science Council is also the opposition to the government. If so, it is against freedom of learning and thought. It's a huge infringement. "

Minister of Science and Technology Inoue “Verifying whether roles and functions are fulfilled”

In interviews with media companies, Minister of Science and Technology Inoue, who has jurisdiction over the Science Council of Japan, expressed his intention to verify whether the roles and functions expected of the Science Council of Japan are being fulfilled and to consider necessary revisions. It was.

Regarding the Science Council of Japan, the government plans to verify the appropriateness of the budget and the scale of the secretariat under the Minister in charge of administrative reform, Mr. Kono, who is in charge of the Science Council of Japan. It also shows the idea of ​​cooperating with.

In connection with this, Minister Inoue said in an interview with media companies, "Academic freedom is very important, and I would like to respect the idea of ​​the Science Council as much as possible. However, on the other hand, there are talks of review. I have. "

After that, "I think Minister Kono will consider the budget and personnel talk. I will verify whether the roles and functions expected of the Science Council are being fulfilled, and if necessary, think about what kind of system is good. First of all, I would like to hear from the parties concerned. "