In connection with the dismissal of the Prime Minister's secretary for discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno plans to consider setting up a forum for hearing opinions from sexual minorities at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives. showed.
In response to the request from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to set up a forum for listening to the stories of sexual minorities, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno responded, It is extremely important to hear opinions, and I would like to consider how to approach it in the future."
In addition, regarding the fact that Prime Minister Kishida answered during a question-and-answer session at the previous Budget Committee session that same-sex marriage was an issue that would change society, he said, I understand," and revealed that it was not included in the draft answer prepared in advance.