Intensive deliberation was held at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

While the Constitutional Democratic Party criticized the government's inadequate efforts to counter inflation, Prime Minister Kishida said that Japan's inflation rate is lower than that of Western countries, and the countermeasures are effective. I argued.

Food security tour

Regarding food security, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the LDP said, "Japanese agriculture has an industrial structure that would not be possible without imports. It may be necessary to establish food security as a major national policy pillar. Isn't it? "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "Given the uncertain situation in the future, food security is more and more important. In the future, along with strengthening the export power of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, we will firmly position the strengthening of food security and proceed with discussions. I want to go. "

Benefit-type scholarships and tuition reductions and exemptions

Tomoko Ukishima of the Komeito said about benefit-type scholarships and tuition reductions and exemptions for university students, etc. We should decide to expand support to the middle class. "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "I would like to firmly accept the idea that the annual income is up to 6 million yen, but I would like to proceed with the examination of the specific scope and contents while keeping in mind the necessity and the support of stable financial resources." Said.

About measures against rising prices

Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said about measures against rising prices, "This supplementary budget ended up with only gasoline measures and reserve funds, but it is a big mistake. From today, prices of about 1500 items have risen, and it is exactly" summer of price increase ". And even though it is said to be "Kishida inflation," no measures have been taken. "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "It is important to respond seamlessly with last year's economic measures, comprehensive emergency measures in April, and this supplementary budget, and as a result, prices will increase by 7% to 8% in Western countries. In the meantime, Japan has maintained the 2% level, and the measures are effective. "

Security policy tour

Baba, co-representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said over security policy, "The people are wondering,'Is Japan's cyber defense okay?' Isn't exclusive defense a constraint on strategy? "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "I strongly feel the importance of responding to cyber attacks and information warfare even when looking at the situation in Ukraine. Since exclusive defense is a basic stance based on the Constitution, we will respond to cyber attacks to what extent with the Constitution in mind. I have to think about it. "

Yoshihiro Suzuki of the Democratic Party for the People said, "Unless we make a major policy change, we cannot create a situation where wages will rise constantly. The idea of ​​incorporating a Japanese-style basic income that combines benefits and income tax returns = a minimum income guarantee Isn't it? "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "I think this is one way of thinking, but it is more realistic to expand the current system and create a system that allows as many people as possible to enjoy the social security system, regardless of working style. Isn't it? "

Mr. Seiken Akamine of the Communist Party reaffirmed the steady promotion of the relocation of the U.S. military Futenma base to Henoko, Nago City at the Japan-US summit meeting, and decided to increase defense spending considerably. What did you receive in the proposal of Okinawa Prefecture? "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "When considering maintaining the deterrence of the Japan-US alliance and eliminating the danger of Futenma Air Station, it is the basic stance of the government that the relocation of Henoko is the only solution, and Futenma. I would like to work on the realization of a full return of the airfield as soon as possible. "

"Prime Minister Kishida stated at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives last week that the consumption tax will not be reduced," said Reiwa Shinsengumi's chairman, Oishi Policy Council. rice field.



Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are not considering a consumption tax reduction. It is important as a stable financial resource for social security, and considering that it involves system changes, the cost and preparation period are large, and it is impossible to respond flexibly. ".