According to the Political Funds Income and Expenditure Report, so far in the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet, the political groups and political party branches of three cabinet members have paid membership fees to the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification," an organization affiliated with the former Unification Church. I know that
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada
Of these, the political group represented by Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada paid 20,000 yen as a membership fee to the International Victory Union in October 2018.
Regarding this, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada told reporters, "I was invited by an acquaintance of the Hiroshima Kenjinkai once, but I could not go, but I paid the membership fee. I didn't know it was a meeting," he explained.
In addition, he said, "I myself have never attended a meeting of the former Unification Church or sent a congratulatory telegram. I want to be
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato
In March 2014 and March 2016, the political party branch headed by Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato spent 15,000 yen each as a membership fee to the Women's Federation for World Peace.
Regarding this, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato told reporters, "My secretary brought it as a substitute for the social gathering fee, but my secretary did not participate. Also, when I was chairman of general affairs, I responded to the interview of "Sekai Nippo". I have been instructed by the Prime Minister, so from now on, I would like to clear up any relationships with groups that are suspected of being related."
Minister in charge of economic revitalization Yamagiwa
In March 2013, the political organization headed by Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa paid 10,000 yen as a membership fee to the Peace Ambassadors Council.
Regarding this, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa said at a press conference, "In carrying out political activities, I have relationships with many individuals, companies, and various organizations on a daily basis, but I myself have no relationship with the former Unification Church or related organizations. There is no. We recognize that it was part of normal political activities."
After that, "Although I have not attended events of related organizations in recent years, I will reflect on what I should reflect on, and in order not to be skeptical, I will continue to have relationships with organizations that are pointed out to be socially problematic. I would like to act carefully so as not to have it."
Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Chair Hagiuda
In addition, in the LDP's four party roles, a political group headed by Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda launched in March 2014, and a political party branch launched in March 2017, with a membership fee of 15,000 yen each. are spending on
Regarding his relationship with the former Unification Church, Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs investigation, said at a press conference, "I have reported that I attended an event of a related organization, but since it has become such a social issue, I have no relationship with the organization. In accordance with the party's policy, we will of course draw a line."