Budget Committee of the House of Representatives Controversy over the Science Council of Japan and securing succession to the throne November 4, 19:46
In the Diet, questions were held at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives in the afternoon, and there was a debate over the fact that the six member candidates recommended by the Science Council of Japan were not appointed and that stable succession to the throne was secured. It was.
The Communist Party chairman Shii said that the six member candidates recommended by the Science Council of Japan were not appointed. "Many people refused to appoint this time, not only infringing on academic freedom, but also on freedom of expression. He said that it was a serious problem because it led to the violation of freedom of speech. How do you accept this voice? "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "I would like to politely explain that the fact that I did not appoint this time has nothing to do with freedom of expression or academic freedom. The people understand and understand" Academic I want to make it a conference, and I want to break away from closed, vested interests, and precedentism and make it better. "
Regarding the fact that the so-called "Osaka Metropolis Plan" was rejected by the referendum, the chairman of the political affairs investigation of the Urano Diet members of the Nippon Ishin no Kai thought, "It must be realized even if it takes political life." I've been here so far. I'd like to hear about the result of the rejection. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "The referendum was opposed by the pros and cons, but as a result, the opposition accounted for the majority. The citizens of Osaka were very worried. I think it was a result of the fact that it was a regional decision and the government refrained from commenting, but the efforts so far in Osaka have thrown a stone in the discussion of the metropolitan system. There are various discussions to do so, and I would like to support those things. "
Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, said, "We should start the discussion in earnest, including the stable succession of the throne and the issue of the female palace family." Rikkoshi no Rei "(" Rikkoshi no Rei "( Isn't there any change in the idea of starting a full-scale discussion after Rikkoshi no Rei)? "
On the other hand, Prime Minister Suga said, "Maintaining a stable succession to the throne is an extremely important issue related to the basics of the nation. Considering the weight that male succession has been maintained without exception since ancient times, be cautious. It is necessary to do it carefully and carefully. In order to reach the consensus of the people, it is necessary to carry out sufficient analysis, examination, and careful procedures. , We will respond in line with the incidental resolution of the committees of both Houses of Representatives, "Promptly."
In addition, regarding the fact that the six member candidates recommended by the Science Council of Japan were not appointed, Prime Minister Suga said, "On August 31, the Science Council submitted a list of 105 nominations to the Prime Minister 9 The Cabinet Office drafted a decision to appoint 99 people on the 24th of March, and made the decision on the 28th. "
He also announced that he would finally receive a report from Deputy Cabinet Secretariat Sugita before the 24th about the fact that the six people were not included in the approval document.
In addition, Prime Minister Suga commented on the relationship with the bureaucrats of the central government ministries and agencies, saying, "I think there is no one who is blamed by bureaucrats as much as I am. I will explain it and ask it up to twice, but the third time I will make my own judgment. "
Communist Shii Chairman "The basis of the appointment theory is totally collapsed"
At a press conference, the Communist Party chairman Shii said, "It was revealed that this refusal to appoint is a violation of the Science Council of Japan Law and also violates Article 23 of the Constitution, which stipulates academic freedom. Today's question is that the basis of the argument has collapsed. I will do my best to broaden public opinion and drive the refusal to appoint. "
Representative Tamaki, "I was able to draw a concrete answer."
Tamaki, the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, told reporters, "Prime Minister Suga was a cautious answer, but he also gave me two or three positive answers. I asked a fairly proposal-based question and gave a fairly concrete answer. It was 46 minutes that I was able to draw out. I would like to propose and realize a policy that can help as many people as possible in need. "