In the Diet, intensive deliberations were held at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives on the 22nd.


Prime Minister Kishida stressed that he would work to realize wage increases that would exceed price increases, and indicated that he would positively consider holding a "Government-Labor-Management Conference" with representatives from the government, the business world, and the labor world. .

Liberal Democratic Party Moriyama Foreign and Security Policy

Masahito Moriyama of the Liberal Democratic Party commented on foreign and security policies, saying, "There are quite a few people who agree with strengthening security, but oppose tax increases. We need people to deepen their understanding of Japan's current situation, but we need to raise awareness of the crisis. How will you work on it so that it can be shared?"



Prime Minister Kishida said, "Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II. The development of defense capabilities and the security environment is the foundation of diplomacy. There is nothing stronger than this. We will explain carefully and do our best to gain the understanding of as many people as possible."

Komei Akabane Acting Secretary-General Basic policy of the government for the realization of GX

Komeito Acting Secretary-General Akabane commented on the government's basic policy toward realizing GX (Green Transformation), which includes maximizing the use of nuclear power generation, saying, "There are various difficulties, but the basic principle is not to rely on nuclear power generation. We should build energy policy centered on society.I understand that the policy of reducing nuclear power generation itself will not change, but I would like a clear answer."



Prime Minister Kishida said, "In the GX basic policy, it is clearly stated that it is a major premise to give top priority to safety without forgetting the lessons learned from the accident and falling into a safety myth. In the basic energy plan, nuclear power plants We have stated that we will continue to use the necessary scale and reduce our dependence as much as possible, and there is no change in our policy."

Representative Izumi Ritsumin, etc. Debate in the Diet, etc.

Regarding the controversy in the Diet, Izumi, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, "If there is a good point, the government will revise it. If that's the case, I understand, but in the end, no matter what we point out, the three security-related documents will be released. We won't change it, and we're putting off the budget for children.Selective surnames for married couples and laws to eliminate discrimination that LGBT people want. I pressed.



Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will take the criticism seriously, and the government will work to gain the understanding of the people. There are various responses, so we will deepen the discussion according to each situation."



Regarding same-sex marriage, he said, "I myself am not at all denying the debate over same-sex marriage. I have never said that I am against same-sex marriage."

Restoration Chairman Endo Price hike

Regarding the rise in prices, Endo, head of the Japan Restoration Party's Diet Policy Committee, said, "Even if we want to raise wages due to soaring electricity costs, we hear from small and medium-sized business owners that this is not the case. How do you think the public feels about high energy prices and high prices?"



Prime Minister Kishida said, "I strongly feel that this is an issue that makes people feel great anxiety, and I have a strong awareness that it will have a major impact on people's lives and businesses. We will continue to monitor price trends and take appropriate measures. It is an issue that we must continue to think about."

Efforts toward raising wages, representative Tamaki of the people

Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, commented on efforts to raise wages, saying, "Basically, it's a labor-management relationship and politicians shouldn't get involved, but the situation is different now. We should immediately hold a 'Government-Labour-Management Conference' where representatives from the labor and business worlds can gather in a visible way and send out a unified message."



Prime Minister Kishida said, "In preparation for the wage negotiations this spring, we will mobilize all available policies and work to improve the environment so that we can work on wage increases that exceed price increases. It is important to proceed while communicating with the business and labor circles. I think, and I will make adjustments including the 'government conference', but I would like to think positively."

Communist Mr. Miyamoto Sino-Japanese relations

Toru Miyamoto of the Japanese Communist Party commented on Japan-China relations, saying, ``Rather than following the United States, working with both the United States and China to ease the conflict is the way for Japan to live in Asia. It is a matter of concern, but if we compete with the possession of the ability to attack enemy bases, it will heighten tensions and spur an arms race."



Prime Minister Kishida said, "The stability of the relationship between Japan and China is extremely important for the international community, and we will continue to promote various dialogues and cooperation based on our strong relationship of trust with our ally, the United States. We must create a relationship that encourages us to fulfill our responsibilities as a major power,” he said.

Reiwa Oishi Co-Representative Child and Child-rearing Budget

Reiwa Shinsengumi's co-president Oishi said of the budget for children and child-rearing, "In relation to defense spending, the efforts are not inferior, but the remarks are straying. What is to be done for the people? It's important, and we should go back to the starting point of countermeasures against the declining birthrate and review the new fiscal year's budget proposal."



Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The new fiscal year's budget proposal includes a number of policies as a preparatory step for the policies that we will be working on in the future, and that is important in its own way. Together with that, I would like to show it to the people."

Ruling and opposition parties agree to hold fourth intensive deliberation on 27th

At the board meeting of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the ruling and opposition parties agreed to hold the fourth intensive deliberation in the current Diet session with Prime Minister Kishida and others attending on the afternoon of the 27th next week.



On the other hand, it was decided to continue discussing the schedule for voting on the budget for the new fiscal year.



The ruling party intends to proceed with coordination with the opposition parties, aiming for passage in the House of Representatives within the month.