In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee deliberated on the new fiscal year's budget, and there were debates over issues such as the accounting treatment of political organizations related to ministers and the pros and cons of holding political fundraising parties while ministers are in office.
In this discussion, Hideya Sugio of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan commented on the accounting treatment of political organizations by Shindo, Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, and Minister of Justice Koizumi, saying, ``Funds are transferred from political organizations with strict disclosure obligations regarding their use to political organizations with lax standards. "This may be contrary to the purpose of the law, which is to subject political activities to constant surveillance."
In response, Minister Shindo said, ``In accordance with the actual situation of the activity, the support group received the necessary expenses in yen as donations from political organizations.We are working in accordance with the purpose of the law and in accordance with the system. "There is," he explained.
Minister Koizumi also said, ``Funds are transferred from political organizations that collect individual donations to support groups in each district to cover the expenses necessary for political activities.'' "The ability of the public to monitor the flow of funds is the transparency guaranteed by the Political Funds Control Act."
On the other hand, when asked about his own response to Prime Minister Kishida's intention not to hold a political funding party while in office, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi answered, ``I have heard from the people about political funding issues. I would like to make an appropriate decision, taking into account the harsh scrutiny that is being directed towards this matter."
Furthermore, regarding the tax treatment of kickbacks and other income that were not included in the income and expenditure report, Finance Minister Suzuki said, ``There is no difference in the treatment of tax payments whether it is a politician or an ordinary citizen, and they are treated fairly. If it belongs to an individual, even if they engage in political activities, if there is any surplus, they must declare it and pay taxes.''
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