In discussions between the ruling and opposition parties aimed at relieving victims of the former Unification Church, the opposition parties asked the ruling party to present a concrete proposal for a new law regulating large-scale donations through so-called mind control. While saying that it is proceeding with the presentation, it did not specify the timing of presentation.

A four-party council of the Liberal Democratic Party, the New Komeito Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and the Japan Restoration Party debated a new law to regulate large donations through so-called mind control.



In this, the ruling party said that the bill that the opposition party had already submitted to the Diet had insufficient details, and asked for confirmation of 54 items such as the definition of mind control. He expressed his intention to respond by the meeting of



On the other hand, the opposition parties repeatedly asked for prompt action, saying that it was necessary for the ruling party to present a concrete draft of the article in order to proceed with the discussion, but the ruling party said that preparations were underway. On the other hand, he did not specify the timing of presenting the draft article, saying that there are many issues to be considered.



LDP Acting Secretary-General Wakamiya said at a press conference, "There is absolutely no change in my desire to do my best in the current Diet session. I will do my best to find out how I can help the victims." I was.



Nagatsuma, chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party's political affairs research, told reporters, ``The mission of the consultation is to expect the enactment of a new law in the current Diet, so I want to stick to the last minute and somehow achieve this goal.''

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Submit to the Diet as soon as possible"

At a press conference in the afternoon, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "I will refrain from commenting from the position of the government due to discussions between political parties, but the government will take into account the discussions at the consultation and prevent damage in the future. We are reviewing the legal system necessary to facilitate relief.We will promptly review it and submit it to the Diet as soon as it is ready.

Ritsumin Azumi Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairperson ``The LDP and Komeito should propose countermeasures''

The Constitutional Democratic Party's Diet Affairs Committee Chair Azumi said at the party's assembly of representatives, ``Revising laws related to consumers and expanding the consultation window does not touch the core of the problem, and it is to make the tea messy. We are not currently negotiating with the ruling party," he said.



After that, ``Since the extraordinary Diet session is one month away and there is still plenty of time, I would like the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to create a counter-proposal. And we will achieve results that the public will be satisfied with. I would like to keep a close eye on whether they will say, 'There is still something to discuss,' and will not vacillate," he said.

Ishin Otokita, chairman of the political affairs research committee, "It must be done"

Otokita, chairman of the Japan Restoration Party's political affairs research, told reporters, "The purpose of the ruling and opposition parties council is to enact a new law to relieve the damage caused by malicious donations, and it must be done." rice field.

Ritsumin Izumi representative "If there is watering down or postponement, it deserves no confidence in the cabinet"

At a press conference, Izumi, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, "It is important to create a new law, and victims are also demanding that this Diet enact a law that allows families to cancel donations and defines mind control. If the negotiations are not concluded, if Prime Minister Kishida and the LDP's serious betrayal of the people causes watering down or postponement, it will be a case worthy of a no-confidence in the Cabinet."

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi ``The story of the four-party talks is completely wrong''

LDP Secretary-General Motegi told reporters, "It's completely out of place to refer to a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet in discussions between the four parties. The talks will accelerate work to fill in gaps in opinion. It is extremely disingenuous and inappropriate to talk about what happens when the discussion breaks down in the middle of the discussion, and I would like to strongly request the withdrawal."

Restoration Chairman Endo Diet Policy Committee

Endo, chairman of the Japan Restoration Party's Diet Affairs Committee, said at the party's assembly of representatives, ``The Constitutional Democratic Party's leader Izumi said, 'I deserve a no-confidence motion against the cabinet,' but if I get ahead of myself, it will be at the mercy of the other party. I will face it with sincerity and have discussions with the ruling party.

Komei, Deputy Chairman of the Oguchi Political Affairs Research Council, "I was surprised by the remarks"

Komeito's deputy chairman of the political affairs research committee Oguchi, who works on the ruling and opposition parties, told reporters, ``I was surprised that such a statement was made. "I'm trying so hard, and I wonder why such a statement came out. In addition to relieving the victims, there are also matters such as restrictions on the rights of the people, so we have to have a careful discussion."

Citizen Shimba Secretary General "Do your best to help people in need"

At a press conference, Democratic Party for the People Secretary-General Shimba said, "If we say 'if we don't come to an agreement, we'll lose confidence,' it's going to be a 'confrontation' rather than a 'solution.' Instead of trying to make it work, we need to come together and enact legislation and put all our efforts into how to help those who are actually in need."