The government plans to include child-rearing support measures in the comprehensive economic measures to be compiled this month, and is considering issuing coupons that can be used to purchase items necessary for child-rearing for households with children aged 0 to 2 years old.
Regarding the comprehensive economic measures to be compiled this month, Prime Minister Kishida held a meeting with Komeito leader Yamaguchi on the 14th, and confirmed that, based on the Komeito party's claims, the company would enhance support that is consistent from pregnancy to childbirth and child-rearing. did.
As one of the concrete measures, the government will provide coupons that can be used for purchasing items necessary for childcare such as diapers and milk and using childcare support services for households with children aged 0 to 2 years old. We are considering a proposal for publication.
However, there is an opinion within the government and ruling parties that cash should be provided instead of coupons, and there is also a difference in opinion on the age of the target of support, and it is expected that adjustments will be made in the future.
The government plans to include the necessary expenses in this year's supplementary budget bill and aim to pass it in the current Diet session.