Regarding the administrative documents concerning the interpretation of "political impartiality" stipulated in the Broadcasting Law, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) interviewed the people concerned and confirmed that although they had met with the then Prime Minister Isozaki, they were never forced to change the interpretation.
Administrative documents released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications describe multiple exchanges between then Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Isozaki and senior officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications regarding the interpretation of "political impartiality" stipulated in the Broadcasting Law.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications presented the results of interviews with related parties to the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
In it, Mr. Isozaki himself stated that "it is a fact that we exchanged views on the interpretation of 'political impartiality,'" and that officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications also responded to inquiries, concluding that "we had an interview with Mr. Isozaki."
However, regarding the fact that Mr. Isozaki is said to have made a statement such as "his head will fly," one person from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications testified, "I remember that there was a loud voice and strong expressions, but I think it was within the scope of so-called sharp points," so "it was confirmed that he was never forced to change his interpretation."
On the other hand, the opposition parties pointed out that the results of the investigation concerning the then Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takaichi were insufficient, and after further scrutiny, it was decided to report the results again on the 1th.