In response to the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun hearing from relevant members and will conduct a survey of all affiliated members next week. In response, the opposition parties plan to continue to seek clarification of the actual situation and amendments to the Political Funds Regulation Act at the Budget Committee meeting to be held from the beginning of next week.
In response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party began questioning Nikai faction members on the 2nd, asking them to confirm the amount of kickbacks they received and how they were used.
From the 3rd onwards, we plan to target members of the Abe faction and executives of the Kishida faction.
Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will strive to understand the actual situation that has not been reported. Regarding the political responsibility that should be held, we will take steps such as understanding the facts and consider how to respond as a party.''
In addition, the Liberal Democratic Party will conduct a survey of all its members next week to confirm whether there is party ticket income from factions that was not included in the income and expenditure report.
By taking into account the demands of the opposition parties and working to understand the actual situation, we hope to smoothly proceed with deliberations on the new budget bill, which we aim to pass within the fiscal year.
In response, Izumi, representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, pointed out, ``If MPs listen to the information from their members, they may become suspicious or cautious, so we need to increase transparency.''
The opposition parties plan to continue to hold Prime Minister Kishida and others accountable at the House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting starting next week, as well as requesting that the actual situation be clarified and that the Political Funds Control Act be amended.