Announcement of pledges for the Komeito House of Councilors election Sustainable increase in wages Increase in lump-sum payment for childbirth and childcare

On the 14th, the Komeito announced its pledge for the Upper House election.

We have drastically strengthened "investment in people" to realize a sustainable increase in wages, and increased the lump-sum payment for childbirth and childcare as part of childcare support.

On the 14th, Komeito announced a pledge for the Upper House election with "Japan in front" as a catch phrase at a press conference by Yamaguchi.

At the beginning of the six priority policies, economic growth and expansion of employment and income are set, and by drastically strengthening "investment in people", wages will be continuously increased.

Specifically, a "third-party committee" centered on economists will be set up to present wage levels, and tax support will be provided to companies that have raised wages to steadily raise the minimum wage. increase.

In addition, as part of child-rearing support, we have included an increase in the lump-sum childbirth and child-rearing allowance of 420,000 yen and the aim of freeing medical expenses up to the third year of high school.

On the other hand, the security policy states that it will steadily improve and strengthen its defense capabilities under the exclusive defense-oriented policy, and will not touch on the specific level of defense spending. , We will secure the budget that is truly necessary. "

In addition, regarding the Constitution, "Article 9 will continue to be adhered to", while regarding the specification of the Self-Defense Forces, the expression "we will discuss carefully" in the pledge of the House of Representatives election last year will be "progressed with consideration". It was changed to.

Mr. Yamaguchi said, "Since the effects of high prices are expected to continue, the issue is whether or not we can show concrete measures to eliminate public anxiety. A strong direction to quickly overcome the major issues of the new Corona and the situation in Ukraine and revitalize economic and social activities. It is important to show gender, especially to appeal for higher wages and increased employment. "