Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida indicated that he would decide on disciplinary action at the appropriate time, while also assessing how the relevant members should fulfill their accountability.
Intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee began after 5:30 p.m. after the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution to dismiss Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Onodera.
Among them, the New Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party called for consideration of sanctions against the members of the Diet involved in this issue.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``After the prosecutor's investigation, we confirmed the facts, made corrections, and began providing individual explanations.The party also conducted interviews. Various checks are being carried out to ascertain the actual situation, including a meeting of the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee today.
After that, he said, ``After confirming the facts and fulfilling our accountability, we will also make decisions regarding political and moral responsibility. We would like to make a decision as a party."