It turned out that the party branch, represented by former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party Nobuteru Ishihara, received more than 600,000 yen last year, including the "employment adjustment subsidy" that has special measures for the spread of the new corona infection. rice field.
Mr. Ishihara's office commented, "I am aware that you have applied and reviewed properly."
According to the office of former Secretary General Ishihara, who is a member of the Cabinet Secretariat, the Liberal Democratic Party's 8th constituency branch in Tokyo, represented by Mr. Ishihara, held three times last year, totaling more than 600,000 yen in the national "employment adjustment subsidy". Is received.
The "employment adjustment subsidy" is a system that provides employees who have maintained their employment by taking a rest even if sales decrease. With the spread of the new corona infection, the requirements are relaxed and the subsidy rate is reduced. Special measures such as raising are provided.
Political organizations can also apply for employment adjustment subsidies, and Mr. Ishihara's office "knows that he has confirmed with the competent authority, attached the necessary documents, applied appropriately, and examined it. "And so on.
Regarding this, Ogawa, the chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's political investigation, said at a press conference, "Don't even suspect that the Diet members who are in a position to discuss and implement the system are abusing the system. It is extremely inappropriate and verified. I want to. "
Democratic Party for Tamaki "I don't usually do it"
Tamaki, the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, told reporters, "I also hire a private secretary, so I can apply by saying,'I'm out of work.' Since it is easy, it imposes strict requirements, but it is relaxed by special measures. As a result, if the system is abused, it will seriously damage the trust in politics, so first explain firmly from the person himself. I want you to fulfill your responsibilities. "