Rep. Garthy submits a document stating that he will attend the Diet in March even though it is difficult to attend the Diet on the day of convocation.

House of Councilors Member Gersey of the NHK Party, who has stayed overseas and has been absent from the Diet, wrote a letter stating that although it would be difficult for him to attend the Diet on the 23rd, when the Diet is normally convened, he would like to return to Japan in early March and attend the Diet. submitted.

NHK Party member of the House of Councilors Garthy has not attended the Diet since he was elected last year, saying that he is staying in the UAE = United Arab Emirates, but on the 12th of this month, on his SNS, "Early March I will return to Japan and attend the Diet."

In response to this, the House of Councilors Steering Committee confirmed his intention, and on the 17th, Rep. Garcy submitted a written response to Chairman Ishii.

In the letter, he said, ``I have already scheduled meetings with dignitaries from various countries for this month and next month, so it will be difficult to attend the Diet on the opening day of the Diet on the 23rd of this month. I want to attend."

The House of Representatives Steering Committee will hold a board meeting on the 20th to discuss how to handle the overseas travel notification submitted by Rep. Garthy.