JRA = Nogami, who has jurisdiction over JRA, regarding the problem that the assistant trainer who works at the training center of the Japan Racing Association received the "sustainable benefit" of the country against the new coronavirus, which deviated from the purpose of the system. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said at the press conference that he was "extremely regrettable" and expressed his intention to give guidance to restore trust.
The JRA released this month the results of a survey that 164 people, including assistant trainers working at training centers, deviated from the purpose of the "sustainable benefit" system and received approximately 190 million yen. ..
Regarding this, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "It is extremely rare that there were people involved in the stable who did not receive and return the sustainability benefits improperly, even though they were alerting. I regret it. "
After that, he made it clear that he had received a report from the JRA that he was planning to dispose of the parties, etc. "I would like to instruct the JRA to work with the Japan Racing Association to restore public trust in horse racing." Said.
In addition, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama, who has jurisdiction over the business of sustainability benefits, said, "The purpose of sustainability benefits is to support business continuity for businesses that are greatly affected by the spread of the new coronavirus infection. I want to deal with it rigorously in cooperation with related organizations. "