This year's supplementary budget for implementing emergency measures against rising prices was voted on by the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives and passed by the majority of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People.
After that, at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, it was approved by the majority of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People, and sent to the House of Councilors.
At the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Kishida and all Ministers attended and asked questions on the second day of this year's supplementary budget.
In the afternoon question, ▼ Secretary-general Fujita of the Nippon Ishin no Kai revisited the structure that the government's "All Generations Social Security Construction Council" summarized the interim arrangement, "Benefits are centered on the elderly and burdens are centered on active duty." There is no concrete measure to solve this problem. I would like you to say head-on that it will impose a burden on those who may be gaining a little now. "
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "In the interim reorganization, we are trying to review the social security so far. By expanding the supporters more firmly according to the ability without delaying the burden on future generations, the whole It is a proposal based on the problem awareness that we should consider the structure that supports the social security system. "
▼ Democratic Party for the People's Representative Tamaki said in connection with raising the maximum number of immigrants per day to 20,000 from next month, "For example, people from countries that are not obliged to wear masks do not have masks. Tourists on the tour can be handed out by attendants, but how do you ensure that you wear masks when you expand your entry limits? "
Prime Minister Kishida said, "Of course, people who come in for business purposes or as international students must follow the rules of wearing Japanese masks. Companies and schools have traditionally been in a position to take responsibility and instruct them to follow the rules. I want you to do it. "
▼ Toru Miyamoto of the Communist Party said, "The national average of 930 yen is not enough to live like a human being. People with lower incomes are hit harder and the minimum wage is being raised all over the world. I need to take the plunge and make a decision to raise it. "
Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are preparing various policies such as emergency measures of 13 trillion yen against soaring crude oil and raw material costs. Under the policy of aiming for a national average of 1000 yen or more as soon as possible. I'm working hard and I want to continue working even after reaching 1000 yen. "
▼ Reiwa Shinsengumi's Mari Kushibuchi said, "When prices are rising, we have to lower prices. The government should absorb the increase in prices, and now it is a scene to abolish the consumption tax. At a minimum, tax cuts are needed. "
Prime Minister Kishida said, "The consumption tax is positioned as a stable source of social security. Support from various countries is necessary to protect our lives, but maintaining stable social security is very important for the security of people's lives. , It is not realistic to eliminate all consumption taxes. "
In addition, ▼ When asked if there was any idea to replace or rebuild the nuclear power plant in relation to securing electric power, Prime Minister Kishida said, "I would like to firmly promote the restart with safety first. However, it is the government's policy that we do not anticipate replacement at this time. "
The Budget Committee subsequently voted on a supplementary budget, which was approved by the majority of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People.
Following this year's budget, the Democratic Party for the People also agreed with the supplementary budget.
The supplementary budget was later approved by the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, and sent to the House of Councilors.