At the intensive deliberation of the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors, Prime Minister Suga acknowledged that it is important to establish a system that enables rapid development of vaccines and therapeutic agents for infectious diseases in Japan.
He also emphasized the idea of holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics by taking measures against infection while protecting the lives and health of the people and making it a tournament where people can participate with peace of mind.
Akiko Honda of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "The effects of infectious diseases are very serious. If a new infectious disease occurs in the future, it is necessary to think about emergencies. Think about the need for legislation in terms of vaccine development. I want to hear it. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "It is important to establish a system that enables rapid development and introduction of vaccines and therapeutic agents, which are the decisive factors for infectious disease control. First, we will take the plunge and accelerate vaccination. , When the infection has subsided, we would like to thoroughly verify this response and make necessary revisions. "
Acting Representative Renho of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "Compared to when former Prime Minister Abe asked for a postponement, the lives and health of the people are clearly threatened over the holding of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. , IOC = President Bach of the International Olympic Committee, can't we at least say "consult"? "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "When holding the Tokyo Games, we will take proper measures against infections of athletes and people involved in the Games so that they can participate with peace of mind and protect the lives and health of the people. It's my basics as Prime Minister. "
Regarding vaccination, Komeito's Ryuji Satomi said, "If you use a vaccine different from the one you are currently inoculating at a large-scale inoculation site, it should not be mixed. Cooperation between local governments will be successful. It is necessary to take measures like this. "
In response, Mr. Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, said, "We will send a newly approved vaccine to the large-scale inoculation site. I have to do it. I want to work closely with the prefectures so that I can hit the same thing properly. "
Mr. Akira Ishii of the Nippon Ishin no Kai said over the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, "When Chinese pressure comes and threatens Japanese fishing boats in the Senkaku Islands," regret "and" severe protest " It's a barrage. The country of Japan must show its willingness to protect. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "The Senkaku Islands are a territory peculiar to Japan both historically and under international law, and Japan is currently in effective control. There is no territorial issue to be resolved. It is natural to firmly protect the territorial waters and airspace. I want to respond calmly and properly. "
Mr. Funayama, the chairman of the Democratic Party for the People's Government, said about support measures for businesses affected by the new corona, "For a large department store, 200,000 yen a day is water for burnt stones. If you request, infectious diseases In order to take measures, it is essential to provide support and compensation first. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "I would like you to understand that the department store has changed significantly compared to the initial 200,000 yen. I also accepted the argument that it should be changed according to the scale of the business. I have been putting it into practice in various parliamentary debates. "
Taku Yamazoe of the Communist Party said over the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "The Washington Post argued that money was the main factor in advancing the event, and it should be cut off by canceling," Le Monde of France also said. It will be a festival of mutant strains, and it is said that it is dangerous. With criticism spreading, will it be held as it is held? "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "There seems to be such a tone overseas, but it seems that" foreign spectators are not allowed to enter. " , Protecting the lives and health of the people. "