At the plenary session of the House of Representatives from the 31st, representatives from each party began questioning Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech. Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, urged the resignation or departure of members involved in the issue regarding political funding parties of the Liberal Democratic Party faction, but Prime Minister Kishida ascertained the facts through interviews with the parties involved. Based on this, he indicated that he would consider responding.

At the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 31st, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan took questions.

Issues surrounding political funding parties

Referring to the issue surrounding the LDP's faction's political funding party, Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, ``This is a scandal on a different level.If there is a moral and political responsibility, then as the president of the party, I would like to ask all secretly funded members to resign as members.'' "What do you think? Will you recommend him to leave the party or expel him from the party?"



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The party is also working to ascertain the facts, and will consider a response after taking appropriate steps.We will immediately interview the relevant parties and provide an explanation. We will make an appropriate decision based on our understanding of the facts."



Representative Izumi further criticized the Liberal Democratic Party, saying, ``The Liberal Democratic Party's interim report calls for the continuation of factions rather than dissolution, and does not include a coalition system, so it is not worthy of praise.It is clear that the Liberal Democratic Party does not have the ability to self-purify.''



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The Liberal Democratic Party itself will carry out reforms with strong determination, and in order to restore trust in the Diet, we will sincerely discuss institutional reforms that involve legal revisions with each party and faction.'' ” he said.

Response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Regarding the response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Representative Izumi also asked, ``Earthquake-related budget execution should be carried out quickly, but at the same time it is essential to ensure transparency.Will future related budgets be handled through supplementary budgets?'' .

In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``From now on, we will utilize the remaining reserve funds for this fiscal year, which exceeds 300 billion yen, and the reserve funds in the new fiscal year budget proposal, which has doubled to 1 trillion yen, and move forward in accordance with the stages of recovery and reconstruction. We will take fiscal measures in a flexible and targeted manner.At this point, we do not anticipate submitting a supplementary budget bill."



Meanwhile, regarding support for disaster victims whose homes were damaged, Prime Minister Kishida indicated that the government would consider additional measures, taking into consideration the needs and economic situation of the disaster-stricken areas.

political reform

Regarding political reform, Liberal Democratic Party Political Affairs Research Chairman Watari Watanabe said, ``We are at the brink of whether we will be able to regain the trust of the people or whether we will continue to be abandoned.I would like them to show their determination for political reform.'' I did.



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Our party must be dismantled and reorganized, and we must proceed with efforts to restore trust.At the end of the last Diet session, we said, ``We must become a ball of fire and stand at the forefront of the party to resolve issues.'' "We will continue to work towards achieving this goal," he said, "but this strong feeling has not changed in the slightest."

wage increase

Regarding the wage increase, Mr. Watami also said, ``Only with a strongly growing economy can each and every citizen achieve happiness.I would like them to show their determination to completely overcome deflation and achieve sustainable wage increases.'' ” he urged.



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The key is to achieve wage increases that can keep up with rising prices.In addition to ``public wage increases'' in the medical and nursing care fields, and the expansion and strengthening of the wage increase tax system, "We will support disposable income through tax cuts, and the public and private sectors will work together to steadily create a situation where wages and disposable income increase."

How to use policy activity funds

In addition, Prime Minister Kishida was asked about the use of the "policy activity expenses" paid to members by political parties, and answered, ``Our party's policy activity expenses are used to expand the party's membership, formulate policies, and conduct surveys and research on behalf of the party. We are spending money according to the responsibilities of executives, and we believe that it is being used appropriately and in line with its purpose."

Free school lunch fees

Furthermore, regarding the provision of free school lunches, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``After conducting a nationwide fact-finding survey, we will sort out the issues, including the differences in the implementation status of school lunches in elementary and junior high schools and the legal system, and then quickly reach a conclusion. I'll bring it out," he said.

Prime Minister Kishida: ``Two parliamentary vice-ministers announced their resignation, first confirm their intentions''

At a plenary session of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Today, we have received reports that two parliamentary vice-ministers have expressed their intention to resign.We will first confirm their intentions and then proceed with the necessary procedures.'' I did.

Representative Izumi Ritmin “Answers that don’t feel motivated”

Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, told reporters, ``It was a truly unmotivated response.By giving a series of dishonest answers without using the words sectarianism or slush funds, Prime Minister Kishida hastened to investigate the truth and improve the constitution, and he hastened to politicize.'' "They are taking a backseat to rebuilding the country. I strongly feel that their trust and resolve have fallen to the ground."