2023-10-27 22:57:00
Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Prime Minister Kishida spoke by phone with French President Macron on the night of the 27th, expressing concern about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, and calling for a coordinated response to ensure the safety of his own people. I confirmed that I will go.
2023-10-27 20:21:00
Secretary-General of the Democratic Party of Japan Shinba pointed out that the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japanese Communist Party had exchanged opinions with an eye on the next House of Representatives election, and that Representative Izumi has a responsibility to clearly explain the relationship between the two parties.
2023-10-27 19:48:00
Questions and answers began on the 27th at the House of Representatives Budget Committee. Prime Minister Kishida has indicated that he will not implement a tax increase next fiscal year to finance the increase in defense spending, taking into consideration economic conditions and trends in wage increases.
2023-10-27 17:48:00
The government has decided to extend the dispatch period of destroyers and patrol aircraft, which are dispatched to the Middle East to gather information necessary to ensure the safety of ships related to Japan, by one year.
2023-10-27 17:47:00
Amid soaring food costs, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has made adjustments to support medical institutions by around 20 yen per meal, in light of the fact that the amount paid to medical institutions for inpatient meals has remained unchanged for over 20 years. I am.
2023-10-27 17:26:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's instructions to consider system design such as tax cuts, the Liberal Democratic Party's tax system committee held an executive meeting and will work out the details in line with the government's proposal, making the wealthy eligible for tax cuts as well. We have confirmed that we will consider whether to include it or not.
2023-10-27 17:25:00
Liberal Democratic Party House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko Seko said of his criticism of Prime Minister Kishida during a representative question in the Diet on the 25th, saying, ``I just wanted to say to Prime Minister Kishida that he will do his job well, and that I will support him.'' He emphasized his support for Prime Minister Kishida.
2023-10-27 15:02:00
Regarding new economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida instructed the ruling party to consider system design based on proposals such as a 40,000 yen tax cut and a 70,000 yen handout to tax-exempt households. The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party are planning to begin full-scale discussions from the 27th, and the focus will be on whether the wealthy should also be included in the tax cuts.
2023-10-27 14:31:00
Regarding defense spending, which is scheduled to increase, the Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, has stated that the cost of procuring tanks and other equipment has increased significantly due to the effects of high prices and the weak yen. He pointed out that efforts are needed to curb spending, such as by requiring thorough implementation of the following measures.
2023-10-27 14:18:00
A meeting of a parliamentary group made up of opposition party members held a meeting regarding the idea of ``ride sharing,'' in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, and expressed cautious opinions about its introduction, citing concerns about ensuring the safety of passengers. occurred one after another.
2023-10-27 13:26:00
In response to China's complete suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, the government was considering whether prisoners could be used to process scallops in order to expand exports to other countries. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita announced that they had given up on the idea, saying that it would be difficult to achieve this goal due to the systems of the destination countries.
2023-10-27 12:24:00
In the Diet, questions began on the 27th at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, with Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet members in attendance. Regarding new economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to return the increased tax revenue to the people through reductions in income taxes and other taxes, thereby ensuring an escape from deflation.
2023-10-27 12:19:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida presenting a plan for reducing income tax and resident tax and instructing the ruling party, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki said that the revenue reduction due to the reduction in resident tax, which is a source of revenue for local governments, would be fully covered by national funds, etc. He expressed his intention to ensure that the financial management of the government is not affected.
2023-10-27 11:21:00
Minister of Justice Koizumi announced plans to revise the law after the Supreme Court ruled that the law's requirement that people with gender identity disorder must undergo surgery to eliminate their reproductive functions in order to change their gender is unconstitutional and invalid. , expressed their intention to consider the matter in cooperation with related ministries and agencies based on the trends of the legislative branch.
2023-10-27 10:50:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito recognized that when considering the introduction of ``ride sharing,'' in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, careful discussions should be carried out after understanding the actual situation in the region. I showed it.
2023-10-27 10:06:00
Regarding the government's proposal for fixed-rate tax cuts, such as income tax, which Prime Minister Kishida had instructed, with an implementation date set for June next year, Finance Minister Suzuki said that the government should increase wages and reduce taxes at the same time so that people can feel the improvement in income more clearly. He emphasized that it has the effect of ensuring an end to deflation.
2023-10-27 05:36:00
The Diet will begin questioning at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 27th, with Prime Minister Kishida and others in attendance. The ruling and opposition parties are in full swing over new economic measures and legislation to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church.
2023-10-27 05:19:00
Regarding new economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida instructed the ruling party to consider system design based on proposals such as a 40,000 yen tax cut and a 70,000 yen handout to tax-exempt households. The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party are planning to begin full-scale discussions from the 27th, and the focus will be on whether the wealthy should also be included in the tax cuts.
