Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada said that the government council's proposal to revise the district division of the House of Representatives by increasing the number of single-seat constituencies by 10, saying that it was the best plan, he indicated that he would rush to develop the necessary legislation. I was.
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity in the single-seat constituencies of the House of Representatives, a government council recommended that the number of single-seat constituencies be increased by 10 and decreased by 10. There are voices of concern that it will be difficult for the voices of people to be reflected.
Regarding this, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada told reporters after the first cabinet meeting, "I am aware that there are various opinions such as anxiety and concerns, especially for locally elected Diet members."
On the other hand, he said, "This zoning review plan is considered to be the best plan that reduces the disparity to less than double and also considers regional cohesion. We would like to take necessary legal measures based on the recommendation." He indicated his intention to expedite the development of legislation necessary for implementation as recommended.