Plenary session of the House of Representatives Question by representative: Discussion calling for amendments to the Political Funds Control Act, etc.

On the afternoon of the 1st, the House of Representatives plenary session held a representative question for the second day.In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, each party will discuss political matters, including the introduction of a ``coalition system'' in which members are also responsible. He called for amendments to the Fund Regulation Act. In response, Prime Minister Kishida expressed the party's intention to summarize and discuss the ideas.

《About issues surrounding political funding parties》

▽Representative of Japan Ishin no Kai, Baba, commented on the issue surrounding political funding parties of factions in the Liberal Democratic Party, saying, ``The movement to put the elimination of factions at the center of political reform is accelerating, but I can't help but say that it is blinding.The main point is It is unacceptable to dissolve the faction and call it quits on the ``slush fund issue'' without clarifying the full scope of the problem.''

In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Separating personnel and funding from policy groups is one of the main pillars of political reform.In addition to reforming the structure of policy groups, it is natural that accountability should be fulfilled by the parties concerned. However, we will be interviewing the people involved, and criticism that this is a blinding is not valid.''

Also, when asked about the necessity of a ``Political Party Law'' that stipulates the organizational regulations necessary for the governance of political parties, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``In order for political parties to fulfill their expected roles, freedom of political activity must be respected to the utmost.'' There is also the opinion that the enactment of the 'Political Political Parties Act' requires careful consideration."

Furthermore, regarding the introduction of the "association system" in which members themselves are responsible, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We need to have careful discussions on various issues such as the scope of political groups targeted and the types of violations, but going forward, I would like to summarize and discuss our ideas as a party."

▽ Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, ``In order to restore trust in politics, we should go beyond the boundaries of the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Regulation Act, in addition to dissolving factions.We should introduce a ``coalition system'' and reduce penalties. It is also extremely important to strengthen our efforts."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will hold sincere discussions with each party to improve the transparency and openness of political funds, and establish a stricter accountability system.'' I would like to have a thorough discussion after summarizing our party's thinking."

▽ Communist Party Chairman Shii said, ``Prime Minister Kishida is turning his back on the ban on donations from companies and organizations, which is at the root of corrupt politics. Donations by companies with overwhelming economic power distort politics.'' "This would infringe on the people's right to vote."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``There is a leap in logic. Corporate and group donations have come to their current form after many years of discussion among each party and faction, and I do not think it is inappropriate for political parties to handle them. "I haven't."

▽Representative of the Democratic Party for the People Tamaki said, ``Before dissolving factions or amending the law, the top priority is to clarify the full details of who committed what kind of violation of the law.'' Next Monday morning, before deliberations on the budget bill begin, I would like a list of violators to be released by the end of the day."

In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Each policy group of the Liberal Democratic Party and the political groups of members of the Diet are gradually correcting their political funds balance reports, and we will provide as much information as possible based on that work.'' I'm going.''

[Prime Minister Kishida regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year]

Meanwhile, regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Currently, we have not received any information that the procurement of materials related to the Expo will cause any concrete obstacles to recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. "We do not see a need to postpone or cancel the event. The government will continue to work together to ensure that there are no obstacles to reconstruction."

Prime Minister Kishida on constitutional amendments

In addition, regarding constitutional revision, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``This is an important issue that cannot be postponed, and there is no change in my desire to accomplish constitutional revision during my term as president of the Liberal Democratic Party.Despite the time constraints, I would like to take even one step forward. In order to make progress, I am determined to take responsibility for tackling the issue of constitutional revision, including accelerating discussions within the party."

Meishin Representative Baba: ``He speaks like a critic, but I didn't feel motivated.''

Japan Restoration Party representative Baba said at a press conference, ``Prime Minister Kishida speaks clearly like a critic, but I don't feel he has much motivation.'' Regarding political reform, he used to call it a ``faction,'' but now he is calling it a ``faction.'' No matter how much he was heckled, they did not use the word ``policy group'' over and over again, and seemed to be thinking only about superficial matters. "I felt a strong will."

National representative Tamaki: ``I won't give you a zero answer, but it was a salt response.''

Democratic Party of Japan representative Tamaki told reporters, ``I won't say there was zero response, but it was a ``salty response''.It is extremely disappointing that there was no response regarding lifting the freeze on the ``trigger clause.''Prime Minister Kishida said, Since he decided to dissolve the faction alone without consulting anyone in order to protect the Liberal Democratic Party, it is now time for him to decide to invoke the ``trigger clause'' to protect the lives of the people.''