Regarding the new corona countermeasures, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa said in NHK's "Sunday Discussion" that the government's position of emphasizing the maintenance of socioeconomic activities has not changed, and that the 7th wave of infections has converged without continuing to restrict movement. He expressed his intention to devote all his energy to

The "Sunday Debate" on the 14th was attended by five ministers of the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet, which was launched on the 10th of this month.

Yamagiwa Economic Revitalization Minister ``Do your best to ensure that the 7th wave fits properly''

Among them, Minister of Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa, who is in charge of the new corona countermeasures, commented on the handling of movement restrictions as the spread of new corona infections continued, saying, "We do not intend to change the policy as a government, and while implementing corona countermeasures, We will continue our efforts to create an environment where socio-economic activities can continue.Since the seventh wave of infections has not yet subsided, we will do our utmost to ensure that this big wave is contained."

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato "Aiming to balance infection control while returning socioeconomic activities"

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said about whether to review the treatment of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, ``There are various items, but we have to comprehensively consider what to do with the public expenditure. We want to make an appropriate decision while carefully assessing the characteristics of the virus.The situation is changing every moment, and we are required to balance measures to deal with the infection while restoring socioeconomic activities as soon as possible." I was.

Ogura Minister of Declining Birthrate "Environment where children can be born and raised with peace of mind"

Ogura, the minister in charge of the declining birthrate, said, "I think the corona disaster has caused anxiety about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, and has had a considerable impact. The problem of isolation and loneliness is becoming more serious, and the number of suicides is increasing significantly.I would like to work with local governments and NPOs to create an environment where people can raise their voices for support with peace of mind." rice field.

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Price measures "We will respond while monitoring the situation from October onwards"

On the other hand, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura commented on countermeasures against soaring prices, saying, "Rising prices are the most important issue for the Kishida administration. We are holding gasoline prices down to around 170 yen through measures to ease the drastic change in gasoline prices. While watching the situation, we would like to respond appropriately by keeping prices down as much as possible."


Regarding the response to the impacted SMEs, he said, "In the manufacturing industry, the cost of raw materials is rising, and it is important for SMEs to firmly pass on prices. I want to," he said.

Minister of Disaster Prevention Tani "We will accurately convey the latest information to the people and deal with it properly."

Regarding the impact of the heavy rain and Typhoon No. 8, Minister of State for Disaster Prevention Tani said, "Prime Minister Kishida has instructed us to quickly grasp the damage situation, take all possible measures for disaster emergency measures, and accurately convey the latest information to the public. Heavy rain is expected to continue in the Tohoku region this week, so while monitoring the situation, I myself would like to visit the affected areas as soon as possible." .


Regarding the relationship with the former Unification Church, Minister Kato and Minister Yamagiwa, who were found to have paid membership fees to related organizations in the past, said that from the perspective of dispelling the public's doubts, they will no longer be involved. I repeated the thoughts I don't have.