The budget for the new fiscal year, which has the largest total amount of 106 trillion yen in the general account, was voted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors, and was approved and approved by the majority of the LDP and Komeito parties.



It is a reaction of the ruling and opposition parties in response to the establishment of the budget for the new year.

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General of the House of Councilors "The government protects the lives and safety of the people"

At a press conference, the LDP Secretary-General Hiroshige Seko said, "I think we were able to accumulate a wealth of discussions that are typical of the House of Councilors of Deliberation. Based on this budget, the government will include rebounds and response to mutant viruses. I want you to protect the lives and safety of the people by balancing measures against the new coronavirus and socio-economic activities. "



Regarding the latter half of the Diet after the budget was approved, he said, "Very important bills such as digital reform-related bills will be deliberated. We must continue to manage the Diet with a sense of tension."

Masatoshi Ritsumin Izumi "Corona measures are very inadequate. Stronger measures"

Izumi, the chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's political affairs investigation, told NHK that "corona measures are very inadequate. The number of infected people is increasing again, and while testing for mutant viruses is not progressing, public works and defense costs are almost reviewed. Instead, it has become a traditional, vertically-divided budget. We have issued a re-benefit bill for sustainable benefits and fixed-amount benefits for the needy, but urge the government to take stronger measures. I want to. "

Komeito Yamaguchi "We will do our best to ensure prompt execution"

Komeito representative Yamaguchi said at the party's House of Councilors general meeting, "Important measures such as measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, economic support measures, and digitization and carbon neutrality that will be a driving force in anticipation of the post-corona era. The contents are included. It is positioned as a "15-month budget" together with the third supplementary budget for this year, and it is assembled with continuity and comprehensiveness, so make sure that it is executed promptly. I want to go. "

Komeito Ishii, Secretary-general "I want to expect quick and smooth execution."

At a press conference, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, "Including new corona measures, digitization, decarbonization, and other initiatives that will be the driving force for economic growth in a post-corona society. I hope that it will be executed promptly and smoothly together with the third supplementary budget for this year. "

Ishin Katayama Co-Representative "Insufficient Corona Countermeasures Very Dissatisfied"

Katayama, co-representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said at a press conference, "I can't say that I'm motivated for'post-corona'. A variant of the new coronavirus has been confirmed, and new anxieties are spreading to the people. Despite this, the measures are inadequate. I am very dissatisfied with the lack of cutting-edge reforms and thorough administrative and financial reforms. "

Communist Secretary General Koike "Necessary measures are not included"

Koike, the secretary general of the Communist Party, told NHK that "what we need now is to strengthen inspections and enhance compensation for businesses, but it is hardly included in the budget and we continue to seek drastic financial measures. In addition, the government and the ruling party did not issue materials due to the entertainment problem of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and repeatedly answered that they "do not remember" in response to the invitation of witnesses. Corruption, corruption, and deterioration are serious. " Did.

Democratic Party for Tamaki "Insufficient" We should consider organizing amendments next month

The Democratic Party for the People's Representative Tamaki told reporters, "This budget was prepared at the end of last year and does not incorporate the subsequent state of emergency and the expansion of mutant strains, so it is possible to respond to the spread of infection in the future. In that sense, it is not enough. From the perspective of taking thorough measures against infectious diseases and economic measures, if possible, we should consider formulating the first supplementary budget for the new fiscal year budget next month. "

Secretary-general Hariba "Listen to the proposals of the opposition party"

At a press conference, Secretary-general of the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, Haruha said, "The uniform cooperation money for restaurants so far will only widen the gap, and we should provide sharp support. Also, the students we have insisted on. We need support that is close to our daily lives, such as benefits for people in need and living. I would like you to listen to the opposition's proposals so that the economy will not stop while converging the corona. "