In response to the issue surrounding the LDP's faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argued on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the ruling and opposition parties, including the LDP, should consider banning donations from corporations and organizations. Businesses and organizations took a cautious stance, stating that the Constitution allows them the same freedom of political activity as individuals.
In this regard, the head of the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee, Azumi, said, ``In order to purify politics, we may have no choice but to ban corporate and group donations.If possible, we should move in this direction as a whole, including the Liberal Democratic Party.'' '', he argued that the ruling and opposition parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party, should consider banning donations from corporations and organizations.
In response, Liberal Democratic Party Diet Committee Chairman Hamada said, ``Companies and organizations are given the same freedom of political activity as individuals under the Constitution, and they make donations at their own discretion as part of their social contribution activities.'' We must not let anything get in the way,'' he said, demonstrating a cautious stance.
On the other hand, Azumi commented on the policy activity funds paid by political parties to members, saying, ``We think we can stop it, but if the Liberal Democratic Party says ``continue,'' they need to be required to disclose how it is spent starting from 1 yen. ” he pointed out.
In response, Mr. Hamada said, ``The matter is being handled appropriately in accordance with the law.The Liberal Democratic Party does not spend policy activity expenses from political party subsidies, which are funded by people's taxes.''