House of Councillors Budget Committee Broadcasting Law Political Impartiality Prime Minister "Appropriately so as not to invite doubt"

In relation to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' administrative document on the interpretation of "political impartiality" stipulated in the Broadcasting Law, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) said that the interpretation of the law should not be distorted by pressure, while Prime Minister Kishida indicated that he would continue to make appropriate efforts to ensure that policy decisions do not arouse public doubt.

The Budget Committee of the House of Councillors held intensive deliberations on the 27th.

Liberal Democrat Mr. Miyazaki Countermeasures against soaring prices

Masao Miyazaki of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called for the government to "work with a sense of urgency so that concrete support can reach people on the ground, as the situation in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector continues to be very serious."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "In order to fully protect people's lives and business activities from high prices, we have implemented a contingency fund of more than 2 trillion yen in coronavirus prices within the fiscal year, along with coronavirus countermeasures.

Mr. Rikmin Ishibashi: Administrative documents of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications during the Abe administration

Michihiro Ishibashi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) asked the Kishida administration to at least clearly state that the Prime Minister's Office will not distort the interpretation of the Broadcasting Law in an administrative document issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications at the time of the Abe administration, regarding the interpretation of "political impartiality" stipulated in the Broadcasting Law.

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "It is true that there was an exchange, but my understanding is that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which has jurisdiction, is responsible for interpreting the interpretation, and I intend to continue to work appropriately in the current Cabinet so as not to arouse public doubt in making policy decisions."

Mr. Komei Miyazaki About the "2024 Problem"

Mr. Masaru Miyazaki of the New Komeito Party asked about the so-called "2024 problem," in which overtime work regulations for truck drivers are tightened and there are concerns about a decrease in transportation volume, saying, "It is difficult for logistics operators alone to survive this crisis situation, and the cooperation of shippers and consumers is also essential.

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "We recognize the need for the Government to respond promptly, and in the near future, we will establish and hold a new ministerial meeting to compile policies to be urgently addressed.

Restoration East House of Councillors Chairman on Reducing the Number of Members

Regarding the reduction of the number of members of the Japan Restoration Party, Mr. Higashi of the House of Councillors Diet Committee said, "Normally, we should cut our expenses before talking about raising taxes, but on the contrary, we increased the number of members in the House of Councillors by six, increasing annual expenses by 6 million yen.

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "The number of members of the Diet is an issue that should be discussed as a whole, and it is an issue that the Diet, including the Liberal Democratic Party, should discuss what the foundation of democracy should be."

Citizen Mr. Tamura About the system for dependent spouses

Asami Tamura of the People's Democratic Party (DPJ) said of the system for dependent spouses, "Nearly half of companies still have spouse allowances with income restrictions, and I would like to ask the Prime Minister to make a decision to remove all issues related to the removal of the company-size requirement for expanding social insurance coverage."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "I would like to encourage a review of spousal allowance on various occasions, and from the perspective of creating a social security system that is neutral to the state of employment, we are advancing efforts to realize universal health insurance, and it is important to create an environment that enables diverse work styles."

Communist Secretary-General Inoue on the invasion of Ukraine

Communist Party Secretary-General Inoue said of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, "The lesson that Japan has learned from the situation in Ukraine is that once it breaks into war, the country will become a battlefield and a large number of casualties will inevitably be avoided, and strengthening diplomatic efforts is the greatest lesson."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "I believe that the lesson learned from the invasion of Ukraine is to create an international order that upholds international law, including the United Nations Charter, and as the G7 chair, I intend to firmly engage in diplomatic efforts to create an order."

Reiwa Kimura Education for Children with Disabilities

Eiko Kimura of the Reiwa Shinsengumi said of the education of children with disabilities, "It is not easy to make up for the time when people with disabilities are separated and could not communicate, and I would like to see laws and systems reviewed so that people with disabilities and their guardians can enroll in the school of their choice."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "It is important to improve school management and an environment so that children with and without disabilities can spend as much time together as possible, and we must encourage the Board of Education to take appropriate measures so that the wishes of children and their parents are respected."