House of Councilors representative question New corona measures and constitutional amendment debate October 30, 12:37
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In the Diet, following the 29th, a representative question was asked at the House of Councilors plenary session regarding Prime Minister Suga's statement of belief, and there was a debate over measures against the new coronavirus and constitutional amendment.
At the House of Councilors plenary session, the Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai asked questions in the morning.
▽ Komeito representative Yamaguchi requested that we continue to work on securing a vaccine for the new coronavirus as the most important issue so that we can provide a safe and effective vaccine to all the people as soon as possible. It was.
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "By the first half of next year, we will energetically negotiate with companies and support research and development, both domestically and internationally, in order to secure the quantity that can be provided to all citizens. In addition to submitting a bill to amend the Vaccination Law at the current Diet, we will proceed with preparations such as determining the order of vaccinations and the system in each local government for smooth and prompt vaccination. " It was.
Regarding the digitization of local areas, Mr. Yamaguchi said, "The spread of infection with the new coronavirus has a tremendous impact on the local economy. We strongly promote" post-corona regional revitalization "that makes full use of digital technology. It should be. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "You can do all the procedures without going to the government office. You can work and live in the same way as in the city while you are in a rural area. You can realize the services that people naturally want and it is convenient. We will promote the digitization of local areas with the aim of creating a society where people can feel their sexuality. "
▽ Katayama, co-representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, commented on the revision of the Constitution, saying, "The current Constitution has not been voted on for 73 years from the time of its formulation to today. This is a fatal flaw in the current Constitution. I asked him to give his opinion.
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "Constitutional amendment is to be decided by the Diet, and I will refrain from answering as Prime Minister. If I dare to say, the Constitutional amendment will be proposed by the Diet and finally a national vote. It is the responsibility of the Diet members to hold discussions at the Constitutional Review Board and seek the understanding of the people. It goes beyond the boundaries of the ruling and opposition parties, including the revision of the National Voting Law. I want you to have a constructive discussion. "