On the 28th, the House of Representatives Budget Committee, which is deliberating the second supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year, held questions from the opposition parties and asked about the government's countermeasures against soaring prices. I will continue to pursue the Minister for Reconstruction.
On the 28th, the House of Representatives Budget Committee will be attended by Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet ministers for the second day of basic questions and answers, and the opposition parties will take questions.
Against this backdrop, the opposition parties have decided to question the appropriateness of the government's countermeasures against soaring prices included in this year's second supplementary budget bill, as well as monetary policy in response to the yen's depreciation.
In addition, regarding Reconstruction Minister Akiba, it was reported that during last year's House of Representatives election, a public secretary was paid to campaign for the election. I plan to continue.
The ruling party wants to pass the supplementary budget bill through the House of Representatives on the 29th, and it is expected that adjustments will be made between the ruling and opposition parties on the 28th.
On the other hand, regarding the new bill to provide relief for the victims of the former Unification Church, the government presented a concrete proposal to both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito on the 28th, aiming for a cabinet decision this week.
While the opposition parties are calling for further revisions, the focus is on whether the bill can be enacted during the current Diet session, which has less than two weeks left.