State of emergency Political reaction

This is a reaction from the political world after Prime Minister Suga has decided to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and other metropolitan areas as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus.

Liberal Democratic Party Political Survey Chairman Shimomura "Appropriate judgment at the last minute"

The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of the political affairs investigation, Shimomura, told reporters, "The number of infected people increased rapidly during the year-end and New Year holidays, and the medical system was extremely tight. The party made an appropriate decision at the last minute. In addition to securing the provision system, we will seek financial support measures for people in difficult positions. "

He added, "There are prefectures with the highest number of infected people in the past, other than 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures. It is necessary to make an appropriate judgment while assessing the situation," he said. He said that the expansion of the area covered by the declaration should also be considered.

Representative Edano Ritsumin "The government lacks a sense of crisis. I doubt the effect."

Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, told reporters, "There is a lack of sense of crisis in the government, including the fact that Prime Minister Suga did not come to the Diet, and it is doubtful whether the effect of suppressing the spread of infection will really increase. Is it really okay to have a uniform way of thinking about cooperation money for stores? Also, related companies have been greatly affected by a wide range of issues, and I am sorry that we have not heard of any measures including those. " I did.

Komeito Yamaguchi representative "Respond according to local circumstances"

Komeito representative Yamaguchi said at the party's novel coronavirus countermeasures headquarters, "It does not mean that there is no relationship other than 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, but depending on the circumstances of each region of the country, we will respond while considering the relationship with the target area. It is important to go. Also, since there is a possibility that weak parts of society will be wrinkled, we must also pay close attention to taking steps while making use of reserve funds. "

Ishin Katayama Co-Representative "Slow response and narrow target"

Katayama, co-representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said at a press conference, "The government's response is more than a month late, and the subject of the declaration may be a little narrow. Restaurants are the main target, but other industries If there is a request to target it, we should respond flexibly. Also, there may be areas other than 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures that require a declaration. "

Communist Shii Chairman "Insufficient cooperation money, compensation required according to scale, etc."

At a press conference, the Communist Party chairman Shii said, "The cooperation fee of 60,000 yen for businesses that responded to the request is not enough for a store of a certain size, and compensation according to the size etc. is necessary. , Since it will affect suppliers and producers, we must also consider compensation for the whole. Since the assumptions have changed, we would like to request the reorganization of the third supplementary budget. " I did.

Representative Tamaki, "I doubt the limitation of measures for eating and drinking"

At a press conference, Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party representative Tamaki said, "I appreciate the declaration itself, but I am concerned that the effect will be reduced due to the late timing, and as a result, the period will be longer. Also, the infection will be limited to eating and drinking. It is doubtful that it can be suppressed. Support for business operators is not enough with cooperation funds alone, and "sustainable benefits" should be continued. "

Regarding border measures, he said, "Business personnel with China and South Korea are still coming and going, airport inspections for asymptomatic people have not been conducted, and it should be completely stopped in accordance with the state of emergency." ..