In the Diet, the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives was deliberating the budget for the new fiscal year, and Prime Minister Kishida responded to the Constitutional Democratic Party's request to ban donations from corporations and organizations in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. The Minister expressed his desire to discuss with each party the nature of donations.
Concerning donations from corporations and organizations, Nagatsuma, chairman of the political affairs research committee of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, ``The problem with Japan's money-stained politics is that policies in areas that do not attract large amounts of donations are neglected.'' Why don't you take the first step?" he urged.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``It is not correct to point out that the policy of those involved in not making donations has been put on the back burner.The current situation is based on the agreement of each party, and I would like to discuss the future with each party.'' It is important to discuss the issue, including its harmful effects, and the Liberal Democratic Party would like to sincerely contribute."
In addition, it was pointed out that Deputy President Aso and Secretary-General Motegi, who serve as the faction's chairman, should be separated from the faction based on the Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Outline," but Prime Minister Kishida said, ``In the party's interim report, By separating money and human resources, the so-called factions have been dissolved.If the so-called factions are completely eliminated, party executives and ministers will have effectively left the party.''
Furthermore, regarding the punishment of the members involved, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We are conducting a survey of party members, and party executives are interviewing outside lawyers and related parties.The party is understanding the actual situation and taking appropriate steps.'' We will take a closer look at it and then consider disciplinary action."