Regarding the fact that the secretary of former Prime Minister Abe was briefly charged with the issue of the social gathering the night before the "Sakura wo Miru Kai", Prime Minister Suga said, "First of all, I think Mr. Abe will explain." ..
Prime Minister Suga gave a lecture in Tokyo on the morning of the 24th, and then answered questions from the venue.
Among them, Prime Minister Suga said, "I don't know the details. In any case, Abe said that the secretary of former Prime Minister Abe was indicted briefly on the issue of the social gathering the night before the" Sakura wo Miru Kai ". Mr. Abe wants to explain to the people positively, so I think Mr. Abe will explain it first. My own explanation wants to respond firmly to the necessary opportunities. "
Also, regarding former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yoshikawa, who is suspected of receiving cash from a former representative of a major egg production company, he said, "Because of my heart disease, I cannot fulfill my responsibilities as a member of parliament after surgery. What will happen in the future? If you don't know, you shouldn't explain it from my current standpoint, but when the time comes, I'd like to respond firmly. "
On the other hand, regarding the revision of the Act on Special Measures Against the New Coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga said, "I think that regulations, penalties, and benefits related to requests for shortening business hours may be necessary as a set, but yesterday's subcommittee also said," There was an opinion that regulations should be tightened, and a cautious opinion about the restriction of private rights. Under such circumstances, if necessary, I would like to submit an amendment to the next parliament without hesitation and pass it. ".