In the Diet, the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives has begun substantial deliberations on the budget for the new fiscal year.


One of the points of contention is the expansion of child allowances to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, and it is expected that the ruling and opposition parties will actively debate the scope and effects of the expansion, as well as financial resources.

The House of Representatives Budget Committee will be attended by Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet ministers on the 30th and 31st, and questions will be asked.



In the Diet deliberations so far, the expansion of child allowances, which the Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party Motegi proposed in the previous representative question, should be abolished in order to "countermeasures for the declining birthrate" advocated by Prime Minister Kishida. , has become one of the points of contention.



The Komeito and opposition parties are all calling for the abolition of income restrictions, but some within the Liberal Democratic Party are cautious, saying, ``We haven't discussed it yet.'' I'm just stating that.



In addition, some opposition parties are calling for the extension of the eligibility to 18 years old and the provision of generous payments to poor households.



On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida said that in order to solve the declining birthrate, it is necessary not only to expand financial benefits but also to change the social structure, such as reviewing work styles, to change the awareness of childbirth and childcare in society as a whole. It shows recognition that



In the upcoming Diet deliberations, it is expected that there will be lively debate between the ruling and opposition parties regarding the scope and effects of expanding the child allowance, as well as financial resources.