Science Council explains draft reform plan, Minister of Science and Technology calls for further consideration

Regarding the ideal state of the Science Council of Japan, Minister of State for Science and Technology Inoue requested further consideration, saying that Chairman Kajita of the Science Council of Japan suggested that it is most desirable to make it a national organization as it is. I made it clear.

On the 7th, Chairman Kajita of the Science Council of Japan met with the Minister of State for Science and Technology Inoue, who has jurisdiction over the Science Council of Japan, and explained the draft reform plan.

After this, Minister Inoue urged reporters to further consider the draft, saying that it is most desirable to keep the form of the meeting as it is as a national organization, but that other forms will continue to be considered. I made it clear.

"The selection process for members seems to be as transparent as possible, so I asked them to incorporate the opinions of third parties to ensure diversity."

The Science Council will hold an extraordinary secretariat meeting on the 8th to exchange opinions and put together a reform plan at this month's general meeting, and the government will show its thoughts after receiving the reform plan.

Chairman Kajita to explain on the 8th

Chairman Kajita of the Science Council of Japan does not respond to interviews after the meeting with Minister Inoue, but wants to hold a press conference after the secretary meeting of the Science Council of Japan on the 8th to explain.

In addition, five of the six people who were not appointed at the Science Council are in the process of being able to participate in discussions at the committee as cooperating members or specially appointed cooperating members, although they are not official members.

Even so, since it is not possible for affiliated members to attend the general meeting, the Science Council will continue to ask the Prime Minister to officially appoint six members.

One person who became a specially appointed collaborative member commented, "Although it was a provisional measure, there is no change in the attitude of seeking appointment as a member."