Representative question begins in the House of Representatives of Japan New Corona Countermeasures Controversy

In the Diet, a representative question about Prime Minister Suga's policy speech began on the 20th in the House of Representatives.

Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Mr. Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, pursued that the delay in judgment led to the spread of infection, while Prime Minister Suga argued that he did not think that the response was delayed, and lived and lived the people. He emphasized that he will take necessary measures to protect it.

Regarding the spread of the new coronavirus, Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said, "The result of ignoring many voices and postponing the necessary measures must be called an" infection explosion. " We should start with reflection. "

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "I do not think that the response has been delayed due to unfounded optimism. I will continue to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people and maintain employment and business while suppressing the spread of infection. We will take necessary measures based on the above. "

Regarding the cancellation of the state of emergency, he said, "First of all, we will quickly break out of stage 4, which is the level of the state of emergency, aim for the level of stage 3, and then aim to further reduce the number of infected people." It was.

In addition, Mr. Edano said over the revision of the Infectious Diseases Control Law, "Before pressing forcibly, we should fulfill our responsibilities as the government, such as enhancing the living support system for infected people so that the people can cooperate. Is absolutely unacceptable. "

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "In order to prevent the spread of infection while giving due consideration to individual rights, we will make amendments such as establishing penalties for refusing hospitalization measures, and the opinions of the ruling and opposition parties are also We will promptly submit the bill to the Diet while asking. "

The Liberal Democratic Party's secretary general, Nikai, said about the vaccination of the new coronavirus, "We will conduct a quick examination with the highest priority on safety and efficacy, and after approval, we will prepare a system to promptly inoculate, etc. You should hurry to the limit. "

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We are preparing to start vaccination by the end of February as much as possible, and we are making every effort to start vaccination as soon as possible. We are instructing the coordination and dissemination of easy-to-understand information to the people, and the government will make every effort to do so. "

In addition, Mr. Nikai said, "Prime Minister Suga has said from the beginning that he will work for the people. He is a representative of politicians who fully understand the hearts of people living in rural areas." I asked.

Prime Minister Suga said, "Since I became a politician, I have been advancing policies from a national perspective. It is a political responsibility to protect the lives and employment of the people amid the long-term effects of the new coronavirus. 1 We will do our utmost to resolve the infection as soon as possible and regain a daily life in which we can live with peace of mind. "

In addition, Mr. Nikai said over the constitutional amendment, "Last month, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party agreed to reach" some conclusion "in this parliament on the amendment of the National Voting Law. I look forward to lively discussions, "he said.

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "The constitution is the cornerstone of the country, and it is the people who are the sovereigns who ultimately decide what it should be. At the Constitutional Review Board, constructive discussions were held beyond the boundaries of the ruling and opposition parties. Isn't it the responsibility of the Diet members to deepen the understanding of the people? I have high expectations for the realization of the agreement on the revision of the National Voting Law. "

Mr. Seiji Osaka of the Constitutional Democratic Party said that he found a case that seems to be a community-acquired infection of the new mutated coronavirus. I said.

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We have swiftly strengthened border measures from countries and regions where mutant strains have been confirmed. We are steadily taking necessary border measures while assessing the infection situation in Japan and overseas, and man-made disasters. Is not pointed out. "

Regarding the special measures for the employment adjustment subsidy, which will expire at the end of next month, Prime Minister Suga said, "It is a political responsibility to protect employment and livelihoods. We will make appropriate decisions regarding the handling after March based on the employment situation. I will be able to show it by the end of this month. "

Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Prime Minister Suga said, "First of all, we will do our best to overcome the new coronavirus. In order to realize a safe and secure Games, we will consult with the IOC = International Olympic Committee, etc., and concrete measures against infection. We are considering the content and will proceed with preparations in close cooperation. "

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General "Expectations for execution as well as answer"

Liberal Democratic Party secretary general Nikai told reporters, "The people are most worried about the new coronavirus, and it is powerful that we and Prime Minister Suga agree. The Minister hopes that he will do more than just answer, from now on. "

Representative Edano Ritsumin "I'm sorry that there is nothing positive as one"

Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, told reporters, "There was no positive answer from Prime Minister Suga. He repeatedly answered that he was throwing responsibility and judgment to experts and local governments. It's a pity that I couldn't feel the sense of ownership. Also, I was going to give the people a chance to reflect and apologize naturally for the circumstances during this period, but I'm very sorry that there was no such answer. " ..