Komeito representative Yamaguchi estimated the maximum cost for the benefit of 100,000 yen to those under the age of 18 and the increase in administrative expenses by about 90 billion yen by dividing it into cash and coupons. , Actually showed the outlook that it would be lower than expected.
Regarding the payment equivalent to 100,000 yen to those under the age of 18, the Ministry of Finance will pay the administrative expenses in cash at the board meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives on the 26th of this month by dividing it into cash and coupons. It was revealed that it will be 120 billion yen, which is about 90 billion yen higher than the benefits.
Regarding this, Komeito representative Yamaguchi, who was appealing for the realization of benefits, told reporters, "Since the financial authorities have expressed concern that cash benefits will not be used for the purpose, it will definitely be effective. I also proposed a coupon. "
He added, "We have estimated the cost to the maximum, and as a result, it may be limited to the inner numbers." He said that the actual cost would be lower than expected.
Liberal Democratic Secretary General Motegi "Rationalize office expenses as much as possible"
On the other hand, Secretary General Motegi of the Liberal Democratic Party pointed out at a press conference, "Distributing with coupons naturally costs money. It is necessary to rationalize office expenses as much as possible."