石破いしば首相しゅしょう 自民じみん幹部かんぶと会談かいだん 物価ぶっか高だか対応たいおうで国民こくみんへの給付きゅうふ方針ほうしんを確認かくにん

In response to rising prices, Prime Minister Ishiba held talks with LDP Secretary-General Moriyama and other senior officials, confirming the policy to provide benefits to the public, stating that measures with immediate effect are necessary.

It is expected that Prime Minister Ishiba himself will soon explain the specific details.

Regarding measures to address rising prices, the secretary-generals of both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito have agreed on providing benefits such as cash payments. However, within the LDP, some point out that, since the decision was made to forgo cash payments this April, a clear reason is necessary for implementing them now.

In this context, Prime Minister Ishiba met with Secretary-General Moriyama, Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera, and House of Councillors Secretary-General Matsuyama and other senior officials at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on the afternoon of the 13th to discuss how to respond.

According to those involved, as a result of the discussions, it was confirmed that due to the significant impact of prolonged high prices and the increasing need for prompt measures, they will implement benefits for the public.

In securing financial resources, taking into account concerns about the impact on public finances, the issuance of deficit-covering government bonds will be avoided, and adjustments will be made to use funds such as the surplus tax revenue from last year.

It is expected that Prime Minister Ishiba himself will soon explain the specific details.

Komeito Representative Saito: To close the gap between wage increases and price hikes, it is necessary to give back. Komeito Representative Saito told reporters in Tokyo, The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito must appeal with one voice.

Wages are currently not keeping up with rising prices, so it is necessary to return benefits to the people to make up for the gap, he said.

On top of that, he stated, The Komeito Party has not put forth any specific figures regarding the amount of the benefit, and we will determine the amount while also keeping an eye on the increase in tax revenue.