Prime Minister Suga Policy to maximize the introduction of renewable energy to reduce the burden on the people October 29, 18:51

At the plenary session of the House of Representatives, a representative question was asked on Prime Minister Suga's statement of belief on the 28th, and Prime Minister Suga's policy is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050. The policy was to maximize the introduction of renewable energy while reducing the burden on the people.

At the plenary session of the House of Representatives, the Komeito Party, the Communist Party, and the Nippon Ishin no Kai asked questions.

"Renewable energy" "Diplomatic policy"

Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, "We will strongly promote bold investment to promote the use of renewable energy as the main power source," regarding the government's policy of aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050. It should be. "



In response, Prime Minister Suga said,


"In order to realize" carbon neutrality "in 2050, we will curb the burden on the people through support for research and development, etc., and promote the introduction of renewable energy to the maximum extent. Regarding production and local consumption, we will support the introduction of distributed power sources, including renewable energy, in order to secure energy supply in an emergency and contribute to regional revitalization. "



Regarding the diplomacy of the Suga administration, Mr. Ishii


pointed out that "the international community in the post-corona era will become more difficult to control than ever, coupled with self-centeredness and heightened tensions between the United States and China." I asked for a policy.



In response, Prime Minister Suga said,


"Based on the Japan-US alliance, we will cooperate with countries that share basic values


and strategically promote efforts toward the realization of a" free and open Indo-Pacific. " , Building stable relations with neighboring countries. Japan will promote multilateralism as the new corona virus threatens human security and further strengthens international cooperation. " I did.

"Science Council of Japan"

The Communist Party chairman, Shii, said that six candidates for the Science Council of Japan were not appointed. "The refusal to appoint violates academic freedom guaranteed by Article 23 of the Constitution. Independence of the scientific community.・ Without guarantee of independence, there can be no free research by individual scientists. "



In response, Prime Minister Suga said,


"Academic freedom stipulated in the Constitution is widely protected by all citizens, and in particular, professors can freely present their academic and research activities and their achievements at universities. It is a guarantee. I do not think that the exercise of the right of appointment will affect and infringe on the academic freedom that members have as individuals, or infringe on the independence of the duties of the "constitution". I'm not thinking about changing this appointment. "

"Significance of the Osaka Metropolis Plan Referendum" "Dissolution / General Election"

Baba, the secretary-general of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, pointed out that the referendum on the pros and cons of the so-called "Osaka Metropolis Plan" was "the purpose of the" Osaka Metropolis Plan "is to eliminate the extreme dual administration of waste." So I asked the significance of the vote.



On the other hand, Kan Prime Minister,


"this initiative is to abolish the Osaka City, by placing a special district, the attempt is made and the elimination of double administration, the expansion of the residents autonomy, of the large city system


big We recognize that it is a reform. It is legally left to the judgment of the region, and it should be judged after the citizens of Osaka fully understand the purpose and content of the concept. ".



On the other hand, Prime Minister Suga commented on the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, saying,


"First

of all,

measures against the new corona and economic revitalization are the top priorities. However, in any case, it is necessary to hold a House of Representatives election within a year, and I would like to think carefully while considering such time constraints. "

Secretary-general Kimiaki Ishii "Polite and positive answer"

Komeito Secretary-General Ishii told reporters in the Diet, "I received a polite and positive response from Prime Minister Suga. Especially with regard to economic measures, I will take necessary measures without hesitation." Therefore, we can expect it in the future. It is a future task to embody the policies included in the administration agreement of the LDP and Komeito. "

Communist Shii Chairman "I haven't made an answer"

At a press conference, the Communist Party chairman Shii said, "The issue of the Science Council of Japan was not the answer, and I couldn't answer everything. The Budget Committee will continue to pursue it thoroughly. The new corona virus. However, he sought to deal with the problem by pointing out the urgent reality, but there was nothing concrete about it, and he was not trying to overcome the suffering of the people at all. "

Secretary-general Ishin Baba "Impression of safe driving in the first Diet session"

At a press conference, Secretary-general Baba of the Nippon Ishin no Kai said, "Most of the answers have inherited the direction of the Abe administration. I felt like I was facing. "