Regarding the financial resources for the increase in defense spending, the LDP is considering a plan to secure it by reviewing the redemption period of national bonds.
In light of the deep-rooted opposition to tax increases within the party, the Liberal Democratic Party decided to set up a special mission committee to discuss financial resources other than taxes, and consider securing the financial resources by reviewing the redemption period of government bonds. I'm assuming.
Regarding this, Komeito leader Yamaguchi expressed concern at a press conference, saying, "By changing the redemption rules, fiscal discipline will be loosened and the total amount of the burden will increase unnecessarily." I was.
On top of that, ``The basics of the financial resources decided by the government and ruling parties at the end of last year are that government bonds that postpone the payment to future generations should be avoided. As it should be, part of the tax burden will also lead to the inherent tension of democracy."