自民じみん 森山もりやま幹事かんじ長ちょう “物価ぶっか高だか対策たいさくで補正ほせい予算よさん案あんの編成へんせい必要ひつよう”

Regarding measures against rising prices, Secretary-General Moriyama of the Liberal Democratic Party expressed the view that it is necessary to formulate a supplementary budget plan for this fiscal year, and based on revenue forecasts, he intends to consider the scale and content without issuing deficit-financing bonds.

On the other hand, regarding the consumption tax, it was pointed out that since it serves as a source of funding for social security, alternative sources of funding should also be considered if discussions about lowering it are to be held.

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Moriyama told reporters in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, regarding measures against rising prices, Cash handouts have been done several times in the past, but there are opinions that they have gone into savings and not much into consumption, so we need to consider various approaches.

In any case, it was stated that it must be addressed in the supplementary budget proposal.

In addition, we need to carefully consider the scale of the correction.

We would like to proceed if possible without issuing deficit-covering bonds, and since there are some slightly positive prospects for tax revenue, we will make a comprehensive judgment, he said.

In addition, when asked by reporters, Are you aiming to pass the supplementary budget bill within the current session of the Diet? he replied, If possible, it should be so.

He stated, If adjustments are to be made, a certain amount of time is required, and this must be carefully considered.

On the other hand, regarding the measures agreed upon with the Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People to lower gasoline prices from June this year, We can reduce it somewhat by utilizing the fund.

We are making adjustments so that it can be implemented as soon as possible, and have revealed that we are making adjustments to implement it ahead of schedule.

Consumption Tax Reduction If Discussed, Alternative Revenue Sources Should Also Be Considered Mr. Moriyama also gave a speech at a party meeting held in Kagoshima City on the morning of the 13th, relating to calls from both ruling and opposition parties for a reduction in the consumption tax rate. He pointed out, It may be pleasing for the consumption tax to decrease, but we must not forget that it was raised with the promise by the then Democratic Partys Noda administration and both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to allocate it to social security.

On top of that, there is a discussion about where to seek the financial resources if we lower it, and it is possible to have a debate. It would be problematic if the discussion about lowering it proceeds first and things become strange.

He pointed out that relying on deficit-financing bonds for tax cuts is not permissible given Japans fiscal situation.

On the other hand, Mr. Moriyama said about measures against high prices, We must do it at all costs.

The speed at which prices rise is faster than that of salaries, so temporarily filling the gap is correct.

The effect is limited when done uniformly by the nation, and just as the circumstances differ between municipalities that are primarily agricultural and those that are not, it is important for each municipality to handle it properly, he stated.