The Constitutional Democratic Party's representative, Edano, said that the impact of the new coronavirus has hit businesses and others, and said that he would aim to reduce the consumption tax rate to 5% on a timely basis as part of economic measures. I did.
Mr. Edano said in a statement of purpose of the motion of no confidence in the Cabinet held at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 15th, "The new coronavirus is having a great impact on the business and life of many people, but the necessary support is needed. There are many people who haven't received it. "
He emphasized the need for comprehensive support for business and daily life, and said, "In anticipation of the timing when we can regain our daily routine, with the understanding of the Diet and the public, we will reduce the consumption tax rate to 5% on a timely basis. We will aim for. "
Regarding the reduction of the consumption tax rate while the influence of the new corona continues, Mr. Edano has said that "it is quite difficult to take a direct measure against the decrease in consumption due to the corona sickness."
Regarding the treatment of consumption tax, there are voices within the opposition party calling for a common policy to reduce the tax rate to 5% in the next House of Representatives election, and Mr. Edano's remarks will affect future discussions on opposition cooperation. That's right.