Prime Minister's response to the introduction of the same-sex marriage system ``It's not a negative thing''

Intensive deliberations were held at the House of Representatives Budget Committee.

When Prime Minister Kishida said that introducing a same-sex marriage system would "change society," he said, "I did not mean to say anything negative, and I am not denying the debate." Did.

Mr. Keitaro Ohno, Liberal Democratic Party, “Three new security-related documents”

Among them, Keitaro Ohno of the Liberal Democratic Party commented on the three new security-related documents, saying, "The base of security is expanding to include the economy and the private sector, and the areas that need to be dealt with are also expanding to space and cyberspace. Of course, the strategy should also change, and I want to strongly support the three documents.It is important to realize them all."

Prime Minister Kishida said, "I would like to make maximum use of comprehensive national power, including economic power and technological power, as well as traditional diplomatic and defense power, and work to realize the measures of the three documents as soon as possible. The National Security Council will manage the progress so that it will be implemented in a continuous and timely manner."

Ms. Yoko Wanibuchi Komei “Expansion of Benefit-Type Scholarships”

Yoko Wanibuchi of the New Komeito said, "Many young people are worried and hesitant about getting married and having children because the return of scholarships is a heavy burden." I requested that the expansion of gold be steadily promoted.

Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will review the benefit-type scholarships from 2024, and we are working to quickly clarify the target annual income. I would like to create a concrete framework, including handling, etc. I would also like to promote initiatives in the field of education in line with the enhancement of child and child-rearing policies."

Ms. Akiko Okamoto, Ritsumin “Same-sex Marriage System”

Akiko Okamoto of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) said last week that Prime Minister Kishida would change society if he introduced the same-sex marriage system, saying, "Prime Minister Kishida's remarks have also been highly criticized. It is received as a very negative expression by the parties concerned, and we ask for an apology and retraction."

Prime Minister Kishida said, "I said that society will change based on the recognition that it is an issue that affects the basics of people's lives, and that it has a wide range of implications for all people. I never meant to say anything negative, and of course I denied the discussion. It's not that we are."

In addition, Prime Minister Kishida commented on legislative legislation to promote understanding of LGBT people, saying, "The Liberal Democratic Party is also considering a bill led by a special mission committee, and we will proceed with preparations for submission. We have to watch the progress of the discussion and think about how to respond."

Regarding the ``selective surname for married couples'', ``Discussions are also being held in the LDP parliamentary federation.As the debate spreads, the public's understanding and debate will advance.I want to take it firmly and make a decision.'' rice field.

Mr. Tatsuna Kanemura, Ishin “Regarding the reduction of the number of Diet members”

Tatsuna Kanemura of the Japan Restoration Party said, "We are raising our voices about reforms that will cut us off, but the LDP will not reduce unless something happens, and it seems that it is not aggressive. ' he replied.

Prime Minister Kishida said, ``There is an argument that if the number of single-seat constituencies is reduced, lawmakers will be more concentrated in large cities, and if the number of proportional representation is reduced, there will be fewer opportunities for the opinions of minority parties to be reflected. When considering this, it is an issue that we should make efforts to reach consensus through sincere discussions."

National Mr. Alex Saito “About “annual income wall””

Alex Saito of the Democratic Party for the People argued that the relationship between the so-called ``annual income barrier,'' in which one cannot support one's spouse after reaching a certain annual income, and the ``family allowances'' of corporations, was ``1.03 million yen, Family allowances may or may not be paid based on annual income, and this is another obstacle.Calling on companies to ease the requirements is not an effective way to overcome the obstacle. Isn't there?" he pointed out.

Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The reality is that private companies are still using this as a wall to provide various types of support, but the government will work to get the private sector to respond appropriately. that's important," he said.

Communist Masataka Akamine “Reinforcement of defense capabilities”

Masakata Akamine of the Japanese Communist Party said, ``By saying that we will strengthen the defense posture of the Nansei Islands and that we will deploy long-range missiles capable of attacking enemy bases, the residents of Okinawa will be affected. I feel great anxiety. I can't say I'm fulfilling my political responsibility."

Prime Minister Kishida said, ``In the face of the most severe and complex security environment since the war, strengthening the defense posture in the southwest region is also important from the perspective of protecting the people. The possibility of an attack itself can be reduced, and I will carefully explain this way of thinking to the Okinawa Prefectural Government."

Reiwa Oishi Co-Representative “Education Policy”

Reiwa Shinsengumi's co-leader Oishi commented on educational policy, "While there are teacher vacancies and overtime work at the level of karoshi, the defense budget will increase by 4 trillion yen. Schools in Japan are neglected and discarded. Is that so?" and asked for a rearrangement of the new fiscal year's budget proposal.

Prime Minister Kishida said, "Teachers are indispensable to the enhancement and development of school education, and the necessary education budget has been included. I want to go,' he said.

Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka "Consider opening a new teacher training course from the 7th year of Reiwa"

On the other hand, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka said about the teaching course for obtaining a teacher's license, ``Curriculum that makes it possible to take subjects that acquire strengths and expertise such as psychology, welfare, data utilization, and language skills. , If a four-year university implements it, it plans to revise the system so that it can exceptionally open a course that can earn the necessary credits in about two years. “There are.”