Regarding former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral", Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno has revealed that he will spend the cost from the reserve fund of this year's budget.
Regarding the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe, which will be held at the Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on the 27th of next month, the government has indicated that it will pay all expenses from national expenses.
Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, ``We assume that general reserve funds will be used, as in the case of funerals so far.'' made it clear that
In addition, regarding the involvement of the Diet in the expenditure of the reserve fund, he said, "The Diet will decide how to handle it, but the government will respond appropriately in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Finance Law." said.
In addition, the reporters pointed out, ``There are voices objecting that it is not appropriate to use the reserve fund for a state funeral while the people are suffering from high prices and the corona disaster.'' We will consider it as it becomes more widespread, but we will strive to make it a truly necessary expense."