Prime Minister Kishida Shiretoko Tour Boat Sinking Accident “Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism cannot fulfill responsibility”

In connection with the accident in which a tourist boat sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, Prime Minister Kishida was unable to grasp the safety management system of the operating company through a special audit last year at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism took responsibility. He showed the recognition that he could not fulfill.

In the Diet, the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives is asking questions on the second day of this year's supplementary budget.

▼ Mr. Hiroshi Ogushi of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "Safety education is the key, and if safety education is given based on the safety management regulations, the ship will never leave" in connection with the accident where a tourist ship sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. It must have been. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism missed it three times in last year's special audits and unannounced inspections, and unless Prime Minister Kishida says, "The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is faulty and responsible," the second and third An accident will occur. "

In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We recognize that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was not fully responsible for not being able to grasp the lack of safety awareness of business operators through special audits, etc. I also instructed him to improve with a strong feeling that he should not do it. "

In addition, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said, "It has been reported that there is no noticeable damage to the hull, and it was damaged by this fall," in connection with the fact that the tour boat fell to the seabed while being carried by a work boat. Even if it has, it is possible to distinguish it as a scratch at the time of sinking. "

▼ Mr. Takeshi Shina of the Constitutional Democratic Party commented on the contents of the supplementary budget, "Why is it so half-hearted when prices can only be considered to remain high or rise in the future?" Isn't there a budget for the business to prevent adverse effects and turn it into a "good price increase"? "

Prime Minister Kishida said, "Future prices are uncertain, and we must first prepare for the current rise in prices. We will take measures to mitigate drastic changes in fuel oil prices, which will have a major impact on all businesses and consumers. We will prepare a solid system until September, and from that point onward it is unclear, and we will continue to respond flexibly. "

▼ Nippon Ishin no Kai's Adachi-Members' Group Political Survey Chairman said, "I'm not saying that the consumption tax rate should be reduced to zero in the future, but I'm asking for temporary economic measures. The burden is heavy, but why isn't the tax cut so hard only in Japan? "

Prime Minister Kishida said, "The consumption tax is positioned as a stable source of social security, and I am not thinking about touching it now. I have to deal with the current difficult situation, but I also have to maintain social security. , I will not touch the consumption tax, but the government wants to prepare various measures to support the lives of the people. "

▼ Regarding the chairman of the House of Representatives Hosoda, who was reported in the weekly magazine about sexual harassment allegations against female reporters and female employees of the LDP headquarters, Prime Minister Kishida said, "As the head of the government, I will refrain from commenting on the remarks of the chairman of the legislature. . Sexual harassment is a very important issue related to the dignity and human rights of individuals, and it is natural that the government should not take the issue of sexual harassment lightly. I haven't, but it's only natural that I will continue to work while respecting this way of thinking. "

▼ Regarding the "research and research public relations stay expenses" that are paid monthly to members of the Diet by 1 million yen, which has been changed to a daily payment, Prime Minister Kishida said, "All issues such as the scope of usage and the way of disclosure" Since the members of the Diet will be tied up, it is important for each party and parliamentary group to continue discussions in good faith. We should reach a conclusion as soon as possible, but I know that it is not a separate discussion. " ..

This year's supplementary budget for implementing emergency measures against rising prices was passed by the House of Representatives plenary session immediately after being voted by the Budget Committee in the afternoon, and was approved by the majority of the House of Councilors and sent to the House of Councilors. It is expected to be done.