Regarding the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe, a board meeting of the House of Councilors Steering Committee was held, and it was confirmed that a closed examination would be held like the House of Representatives, and it was decided to proceed with the schedule adjustment.
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's intention to attend the out-of-session deliberations of the Diet concerning former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and explain the significance of the implementation, a board meeting of the House of Councilors Steering Committee was held. He was taken.
In this context, the ruling parties proposed that the House of Councilors as well as the House of Representatives hold an intersessional deliberation, where Prime Minister Kishida would explain and ask questions from the ruling and opposition parties.
In response to this, some opposition parties expressed the opinion that the meeting should be held at the Budget Committee, etc., as it involves the budget. .
The opposition parties requested that sufficient deliberation time be secured and that the government submit the necessary materials for questioning, and it was decided that the lead directors of the ruling and opposition parties would discuss the schedule and other matters in the future.
In the House of Representatives, the ruling party wants to hold an examination during the closing of the Diet over the "state funeral" later this week.
The opposition party wants to show the outline of the expenses necessary for the state funeral and to secure sufficient question time, and the ruling party is coordinating with the government based on the request of the opposition party.