Regarding the state of administration regarding children, Prime Minister Suga was recommended by a volunteer member of the Liberal Democratic Party to establish a "Children's Office" that is in charge of centralized policy and to appoint a full-time minister. We will work hard with determination. "
Members of the study group centered on mid-career and young people of the Liberal Democratic Party, who are considering the state of administration regarding children, met with Prime Minister Suga at the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 1st and offered recommendations.
Regarding the current state of administration, the proposal points out that there is a lack of cooperation between ministries and agencies, such as the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for nursery schools, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for kindergartens, and the Cabinet Office for certified children's institutes. He says that a "Children's Office" should be established to centrally handle policies.
The Children's Office is required to have a full-time minister to give strong authority to prevent abuse, respond to school refusal, and formulate and implement policies related to child poverty.
In response, Prime Minister Suga responded, "We will work firmly with a strong determination."
After the meeting, a member of the House of Councilors Hanako Jimi told reporters, "Unification of child administration has no time to spare in view of the current situation of children and women, and Prime Minister Suga should definitely break the vertical division. I want you to do it. "