Representative question begins at the House of Councilors plenary session of the Diet New Corona Tour

In the Diet, at the House of Councilors plenary session, a representative question about Prime Minister Suga's policy speech began.

Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine, Prime Minister Suga said that it is expected to secure 310 million doses as a whole, and said that he would consider a system to efficiently promote vaccination, including the utilization of My Number. I did.

Mr. Mizuoka Ritsumin About expansion of PCR test and vaccine

Mr. Mizuoka, the chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said last month that former Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Haneda of the Constitutional Democratic Party died on his way to the hospital for a PCR test. Do you think that you should expand? "

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "It is essential to prevent the spread of infection by having the necessary people undergo inspections, identify infected people at an early stage, and take measures such as medical treatment. We will cooperate with prefectures as much as possible. We have just expanded the inspection system. We are working to expand the inspection and prevent the spread of infection based on active epidemiological surveys by health centers and cluster measures by experts. "

Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine, Mr. Mizuoka said, "How do you prioritize vaccination, where and who will hit it? What are your thoughts on measures and accountability to ensure transparency, such as disclosing data on side reactions?" I said.

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "The final contract with Pfizer yesterday is expected to secure 310 million doses as a whole. First of all, medical professionals, the elderly, people with underlying illnesses, facilities for the elderly, etc. We will receive vaccinations from the workers in order. We will disseminate accurate information based on scientific knowledge in order to broaden the correct understanding, including side reactions and effects. "

Liberal Democratic Party Takemi Amendment of Special Measures Law / Vaccination System

Liberal Democratic Party Representative Takemi said on the revision of the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus, "How to balance individual rights and freedoms, and strengthening authority and financial support to control infection, and ensure high effectiveness. Do you think you will do it? "

Prime Minister Suga said, "In consideration of individual freedom and rights, we will limit the minimum necessary private rights, and then review the penalties and financial support as a set. From the viewpoint of infection prevention, We believe that it will be possible to take effective measures, and we will promptly submit the bill to the Diet while listening to the opinions of the ruling and opposition parties. "

Regarding the vaccination system, Mr. Takemi said, "We are preparing to build an information system that manages shipments and arrivals, but it is not possible to specify who was vaccinated. From distribution to vaccination. It is necessary to have a strategic system design. "

Prime Minister Suga said, "It is important to share information such as the vaccination status among the parties concerned and proceed while coordinating. We will build a proper system and a system for smooth vaccination and distribution. We will also consider a mechanism that can efficiently grasp the inoculation record, including the use of numbers. "