The regular meeting of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly has begun, and Governor Koike has submitted a supplementary budget that includes measures against the new coronavirus and costs to support businesses affected by soaring raw material prices.

The plenary session was held on June 1st, the first day of the regular meeting of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, and Governor Koike submitted a supplementary budget bill totaling 428.3 billion yen.



Of this amount, more than 80%, 355.9 billion yen, will be spent on measures against the new corona, and will continue to secure beds, observe the health of people undergoing medical treatment at home, and conduct free PCR tests.



In addition, the supplementary budget this time includes 72.3 billion yen as expenses to support businesses affected by soaring raw material prices.



Among these, 5 billion yen for businesses that dispatch experts and subsidize the expansion of sales channels for small and medium-sized businesses, and support for financing such as supplying half of interest to businesses that received loans. It includes 900 million yen.



In addition, 29.1 billion yen will be allocated to strengthen energy-saving efforts to support the installation of solar power generation facilities and promote the introduction of renewable energy.

Governor Koike said, "We must support companies suffering from soaring raw material prices and solidify the foundation for growth. We provide financial and management support, such as strongly supporting capital investment that contributes to management efficiency and energy conservation. I will go. "