Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that there was no change in the government's policy that each member should take responsibility for responding to the successive clarification of the relationship between the former Unification Church and cabinet ministers. .
According to NHK's summary, at least 32 out of the 73 members of the three governmental administrations, including the ministers of the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet that was launched this month, had some kind of contact with the former Unification Church.
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno was asked whether the government would consider taking additional measures, given that the majority of responses in various public opinion polls questioned the relationship between the former Unification Church and the Liberal Democratic Party. On the other hand, he said, "Generally speaking, I think it is important to take seriously the opinions of the public that appear in public opinion polls and make use of them in the government's response."
On the other hand, the government said, "Each cabinet minister is responsible for inspecting the relationship with the organization as a politician, and based on the results, we will strictly review it. Each cabinet minister should respond appropriately. It's a kimono," he emphasized.
In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno reiterated his policy of collaborating with related ministries and agencies to promote efforts to help victims through so-called psychic marketing.