Prime Minister asks for understanding of tax hike policy in line with increase in defense spending

In the Diet, from the 30th, the House of Representatives Budget Committee began deliberations on the new fiscal year's budget proposal.

Prime Minister Kishida once again asked for the understanding of the government's policy of increasing taxes in line with the increase in defense spending.

Liberal Democratic Party to question in the morning

At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet ministers attended from the 30th, and basic questions on the budget bill for the new fiscal year and fiscal 2023 began, and the Liberal Democratic Party took questions in the morning.

Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research committee, commented on the increase in taxes accompanying the increase in defense spending, saying, "The party's special mission committee will thoroughly discuss how much the defense budget of 43 trillion yen in five years can be built up without tax. The figure of one-fourth of the measures is just a guideline.I do not deny the possibility of tax increases in the future, but it is difficult to gain the public's understanding without making efforts."

Prime Minister Kishida said, ``In order to reduce the burden on the people as much as possible, we will make every effort to reform administrative and financial reforms, and ask for tax measures for about one-fourth of the shortage. Based on this, it is the policy of the government and ruling parties to flexibly determine the timing of implementation of tax measures," he said, again asking for understanding.

Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's continued chairmanship of the faction, Hideki Makihara said, ``Meetings were revived this year-end and New Year holidays, and I felt a very severe wind against the party and government, reminding me of the change of government in 2009. Former Prime Minister Kan pointed out Prime Minister Kishida's faction withdrawal, but I would like to hear your thoughts."

Prime Minister Kishida said, "The situation surrounding Japan has become so tense that there is no room for power struggles within the government of the Liberal Democratic Party. We must respond appropriately to avoid suspicion and criticism."

Last week, when Prime Minister Kishida announced at the plenary session of the House of Councilors that he would encourage people on childcare leave to reskill and relearn, Takako Suzuki commented, "Even around me, people say, 'Are you serious?' I received a series of reactions.

Prime Minister Kishida said, "I myself am a parent of three children, and I have witnessed and experienced the financial, time, and mental difficulties. , The point is that it is important to strengthen the environment that can be firmly supported if the person wishes to re-learn."

On the other hand, regarding housing support for child-rearing households, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said, "We would like to expand efforts in cooperation with local governments to give priority to child-raising households in public housing."

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno ``Reskilling is not intended to force''

At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "It is not for the purpose of forcing reskilling during maternity leave or childcare leave, but when trying to re-learn at every stage of life, if the person wishes, it will be possible. It is important to strengthen the environment that can firmly support it."

After that, he said, "The government will continue to work on creating an environment where all workers who wish to relearn can independently improve their skills."