Questions were asked at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, and as the effects of the new coronavirus continued, Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, called for new benefits for child-rearing households in need.
Prime Minister Suga said that he would like to see the measures taken as a safety net to overcome them.
About the corona medical system
Mr. Yayoi Kimura of the Liberal Democratic Party requested, "When vaccination starts, I would like you to utilize" potential nurses "who are qualified but not working."
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "I had to visit the front line last December, witness the appearance of medical staff, reduce the burden and provide support. I will be dispatched to a hospital that supports Corona. The treatment of doctors and nurses has also doubled. I would like to work hard on infection control while staying close to the feelings of everyone who is working hard in the field. "
Regarding the number of medical workers infected with the new coronavirus, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "As of January 29, the number of occupational accident payment decisions was 1,134 for all medical workers working in the medical industry, of which 1134 died. There were two people who were infected. "
The vaccination schedule
Komeito's political research chairman Takeuchi said, "The convergence of the new corona depends on the success of vaccination. We must work closely with local governments and swiftly under a detailed vaccination plan." I pointed out.
Prime Minister Suga said, "This is a big project that I have never experienced before. After confirming its effectiveness and safety, we will start vaccination of medical staff from mid-February, and elderly people will start from April. I want to carefully convey correct information based on scientific knowledge, including side reactions and effects. "
In addition, the minister in charge of vaccination, Mr. Kono, said, "I apologize for the inconvenience caused to the local government because the vaccine supply schedule could not be finalized. I want to make sure that it is released. "
Telework spread
Mr. Hisashi Inatsu of the Komeito said, "We are forced to refrain from self-restraint and restraint, but telework has made great progress. It is effective from the viewpoint of infection prevention, and at the same time, it creates a new flow of people in the region and promotes regional revitalization. I will make the greatest contribution. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We will create an environment where people can work and live in the same way as in the city, even in rural areas. This is the best opportunity to create a large flow of people. We would like to spread optical fiber around the area, support capital investment by small and medium-sized enterprises, promote changes in awareness of working styles, and spread telework. "
Support for child-rearing households in need
Regarding the benefits to single-parent households, Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said, "I paid the benefits once at the end of the year, but I am in a situation where I can not survive very much toward the time of going on to school or promotion. Additional support and single parents Not only can we give new benefits to child-rearing households who are in need of living? "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "Amid the prolonged impact of the new corona, we recognize that some households, including single-parent families, still have a difficult life. In addition to raising the limit for emergency small-lot funds, We are planning to re-pay the housing security benefit, and I would like you to take advantage of the multi-layered safety net to overcome it. "
In addition, Minister Tamura responded to Prime Minister Suga's reply that "people who work in large companies who have difficulty receiving leave allowances are eligible" regarding the leave support money provided to those who work in small and medium-sized enterprises. Prime Minister Suga said, "I'll do it," and I've been instructed. I have to design the system firmly, and I'll do it by narrowing down the target and period. "
About entertainment coverage of Prime Minister Suga's eldest son
Mr. Takahiro Kuroiwa of the Constitutional Democratic Party said that four executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were reported to have been entertained by the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting related company. I can only think that they are covering the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Why did these people have dinner with the Prime Minister's son so far? "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "I don't know at all, but I need to have my son and anyone point out something that was pointed out. It's a completely different personality from me. I would like you to understand that, my eldest son also has a family, and of course there is privacy. "
After that, he said, "When my eldest son called me,'If the company asks me, I should respond firmly based on the facts.' It seems that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has already started an investigation, but the people We need to follow the rules and respond firmly so that we will never be suspicious. "
In addition, one of the reported executives, Akimoto, director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, admitted that he had a dinner with Prime Minister Suga's eldest son last December. Therefore, I did not pay for it myself. In the process of being interviewed, it was found that there was a person who also served as the president of a company that seems to have an interest, and first of all, refunds are made within the range that can be confirmed. I explained.
After that, he said, "We are under investigation and would like to refrain from answering here."
About contact confirmation application "COCOA"
Prime Minister Suga said, "It was a shame. I was nervous about the new coronavirus contact confirmation app" COCOA "that some users were not notified. I want to respond with a feeling. "