In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee held intensive deliberations regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Prime Minister Kishida believed that in addition to disciplinary action against the members involved, it was necessary to accelerate the implementation of concrete measures to prevent recurrence. was shown.

Liberal Democratic Party Eriko Imai's response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake

Regarding the response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Eriko Imai of the Liberal Democratic Party said, ``We need to examine whether welfare evacuation centers that met needs were properly opened.I would like to see an examination immediately, including the response nationwide.'' Is there still room for improvement?" he asked.



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``It is important to constantly review the lessons learned from individual disasters.We need to look back on the series of disaster responses, including the perspective of responding to people who need consideration, and strive to prevent disasters that leave no one behind.'' I would like to make improvements in terms of systems and operations in order to achieve this goal."

Former Ritmin Secretary-General Fukuyama: “Don’t you have the will to explain political funding to the people?”

▽Former Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party Fukuyama said regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of the Liberal Democratic Party's faction, ``Three people appeared before the Political Ethics Review Committee in the House of Councilors.'' Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Will-minded members will firmly defend themselves.'' "But is it correct to say that the overwhelming majority of members have no desire?Are they unwilling to explain this to the people?"



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``I would like you to make every effort to provide explanations through all forums, including the committee, and the party has also been urging explanations.The rules of the committee are to respect the will of the person giving the explanation.'' "It's important to follow the rules," he said.



In response to a question about whether attendance at the Political Ethics Committee would be used to determine punishment, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``I believe that the content of the explanation is important, not the form.''

Komei Ryuji Satomi “Political funding should be dealt with immediately”

▽Ryuji Satomi of the New Komeito Party said, ``Political funding is left to the secretaries and the members themselves have repeatedly said that they don't know about it.The public needs to clarify the facts, impose strict punishment on the members involved, and make effective revisions to the Political Funds Control Act.'' "We are asking for this, but it has not been concretely implemented, so we should take immediate action."



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``There is no such thing as ``this is the end'' in terms of accountability, and I urge all parties concerned to provide thorough explanations.In addition to determining what political responsibility should be, we also need to take concrete measures to prevent recurrence. We need to accelerate this, and we will proceed with discussions with the aim of amending the law in the current Diet session."

Ishin Mr. Takayuki Shimizu About “Rideshare”

▽Takayuki Shimizu of the Nippon Ishin no Kai commented on ``ride sharing,'' which will be introduced on a limited basis under the management of taxi companies starting next month, ``There are various restrictions, and we are not able to put ourselves in the user's position.Innovation. I also want them to work proactively from the perspective of creating a highly productive economy."



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will proceed with discussions toward June regarding the legal system related to ride-sharing businesses operated by businesses other than taxi operators.We want to create a system that can be used by many people.'' .

Citizen Mr. Hitoshi Takezume regarding price rises

Regarding the price rise, Hitoshi Takezume of the Democratic Party of Japan said, ``The government and the Bank of Japan are insisting on stable price increases.As the cost of living is rising, basic deductions and salary income deductions should be reviewed. "I need it," he said.



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``This may become an issue to consider in a situation where price increases and structural wage increases continue for many years, but at present, wage increases have not kept pace with rising prices, and there is no prospect of a return to deflation.'' "We cannot say that there is no such thing. It is important to directly support people's disposable income through fixed-rate reductions in income tax and resident tax."

Communist Party Akiko Kurabayashi regarding basic pension

Regarding the basic pension, Akiko Kurabayashi of the Communist Party said, ``Local assemblies have also submitted written opinions calling for an increase in line with the rise in prices.We should consider this immediately in order to improve the low pensions of women.'' I did.



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will work with relevant parties toward the next system reform on issues related to benefit levels, including the extension of the basic pension contribution period, taking into account the rising employment rate in old age and the extension of healthy life expectancy.'' "We are currently discussing the issue," he said, indicating that he would consider extending the insurance premium payment period to 45 years.

Reiwa Yamamoto Representative: Support for elderly facilities affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

▽Reiwa Shinsengumi representative Yamamoto commented on support for elderly care facilities damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, ``Facilities that provide services that can be used by the elderly are a piece of infrastructure that is necessary to protect the community. "I would like you to declare the construction of a temporary facility that can provide day care services."



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``The importance of day care services in disaster-stricken areas is as you have pointed out.I would like to consider what concretely the country can do.''

Prime Minister Kishida regarding support measures for the Noto Peninsula earthquake

Regarding support measures for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Since it is important for houses damaged by liquefaction to be quickly restored, we will expand and strengthen the national support system for disaster-affected local governments to take measures. We would like to hold a meeting of the Recovery and Reconstruction Support Headquarters and compile concrete measures."