Prime Minister Kishida responded to requests from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party for support for low-income households in response to additional measures to combat rising prices. announced separately that it would consider paying 50,000 yen per child.
Prime Minister Kishida met with senior officials from both parties, including Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Hagiuda and New Komeito Secretary-General Ishii, and received proposals for additional countermeasures against rising prices.
In their proposals, the two parties called for measures to reduce the burden on LP gas users and businesses that use large amounts of electricity, as well as support for low-income households, which have been greatly affected by soaring prices. Did.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he would consider paying 30,000 yen uniformly to low-income households and separately paying 50,000 yen per child to child-rearing households.
After the meeting, Mr. Hagiuda told reporters, "The government will continue to consider the method of payment in the future, but I would like you to consider making a detailed response."
Mr. Ishii also said, "It is a very big message that the government has clearly shown consideration for households that will bear the severe burden of high prices."