The Liberal Democratic Party resumed discussions on selective marital surnames on the 2nd.
For the time being, we listened to the opinions of the party and confirmed that we would proceed with the discussion.
The Liberal Democratic Party held the first meeting of a new working team chaired by former Secretary-General Ishihara over a selective surname for a married couple who could give their premarital surname if they so desire.
First, Mr. Ishihara said, "This issue is an old and new issue, and there are various perspectives. I would like to sort out the issues while discussing what the party thinks."
After that, the attendees commented, "We should introduce a system to promote the active participation of women." "It is a problem related to the foundation of the family. First of all, we should expand the environment where the common name of the maiden name can be used." ..
At the meeting, we listened to a wide range of opinions within the party for the time being, and confirmed that we would proceed with arranging the issues.
Within the Liberal Democratic Party, two parliamentary federations with different positions have been established so far, and the focus is on how far the working team can gather opinions.
Former Defense Minister Iwaya "I want to create a diverse society I want to promote another surname"
Former Defense Minister Iwaya, who is in favor of the introduction of selective surnames for married couples, said, "I would like to promote selective surnames for married couples with the desire to create a diverse society. We have to close the internal discussion. "
Former Minister for the Abduction Issue Yamatani "I want you to discuss carefully"
Former Minister for the Abduction Issue Yamatani, who is cautious about introducing selective surnames for married couples, said, "Individual rights are important, but various things such as the social welfare system are protected by the current family registration system. Since it is related to society as a whole, I would like you to discuss it carefully. For the active participation of women, I would like to thoroughly scrutinize the part where the use of the old surname is not yet expanded and fix it with a sense of speed. " It was.
Former Defense Minister Inada "Time to show the way of thinking and direction as a party"
Former Defense Minister Inada, who is the co-representative of the Parliamentary Union working to promote the active participation of women, said, "There are people who are suffering disadvantages, and the question is how to eliminate them, which will be the issue of the next House of Representatives election. It's time to show the way of thinking and direction as a party, not just to sort out the issues. "
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii "Expecting positive discussions"
Komeito's secretary-general Ishii said at a press conference, "From the perspective of promoting women's advancement, the Komeito is in a position to consistently accept selective surnames for married couples. I hope that there will be lively and positive discussions by looking directly at such things. "