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• For us poor families, it is really a big blow that the subsidy for price hikes will end in June. In the first place, we cannot understand why the subsidies are being terminated now when prices are still at a high level. Electricity prices have also risen for three consecutive months, putting pressure on household finances. For those of us in the low-income bracket, whose utility bills account for a large proportion of our income, the increase in electricity rates is a matter of life and death. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi says, "If an emergency response becomes necessary to avoid an excessive impact on people's lives due to an unexpected surge in prices caused by changes in international circumstances or other factors, we will take prompt and flexible action. We, poor families, will be forced to live even harder once the subsidies end. We will have no choice but to cut back on food expenses, and the healthy growth of our children may be affected. The government has a responsibility to ensure the stability of people's lives. They should more seriously consider the impact that the termination of subsidies will have on the lives of us ordinary people. We would like the government to take measures to ensure that we poor families can live with peace of mind, such as extending subsidies to address rising prices. If you have the necessary financial resources to do so, I hope you will make use of them. I hope that the government will listen to the earnest voices of our people and continue and expand support for families suffering from the rising cost of living. Please tell us what your government's plans are for price measures after the subsidies end.
• The political funding scandal involving a faction of the LDP is a scandal that should not be allowed to happen and cannot be tolerated. It is a major betrayal of public trust and calls into question the very nature of the LDP. 　The party's governance code prohibiting factional political fund parties and Prime Minister Kishida's dissolution of the Koikekai seem to indicate that the party is aiming to break away from factional politics, but in reality, the influence of the factions remains strong and the seriousness of the situation is questionable. Without fundamental reforms within the LDP, it is unlikely that public trust will be restored. 　In addition, the bill submitted by the LDP to the Diet to revise the Political Funds Control Law is also completely inadequate. While some progress has been made, such as strengthening the supervisory responsibility of politicians and external audits, it is far from a fundamental solution. It is highly doubtful that the government intends to seriously resolve the issue of politics and money. 　We, the people, are demanding more in-depth political reforms, such as a total ban on corporate and group donations and a ban on Diet members serving concurrently as corporate executives. The bill submitted by the LDP is far from meeting the expectations of the people. 　We strongly urge the LDP to take the severe criticism of the public seriously and, upon reflection on the past problems with politics and money, to engage in fundamental political reforms. Whether or not the LDP can regain the public's trust depends on its future stance. I would like to hear the LDP's views on this.
• The recent revision of the NTT Act has significantly relaxed regulations on NTT. However, we believe that NTT possesses special assets built during the telegraph and telephone public corporation era, which were funded by the public, and that certain disciplines are necessary for their utilization. While the current revision relaxes such disciplines, it also includes provisions for considering the abolition of the NTT Act and setting a time limit. As competing companies, we cannot help but be concerned about these provisions, which may lead to hasty discussions. How does the government intend to respond to such provisions? Moreover, the current revision states that discussions will be held on reviewing regulations that have become incompatible with changes in technology and market conditions, such as universal service, business scope regulations for NTT's holding company and its east and west regional companies, and foreign capital regulations. However, these regulations hold significant importance from the perspectives of ensuring the stability of people's lives, maintaining a fair competitive environment, and securing national security. We are concerned that these points may be neglected in the discussions on regulatory review. How does the government intend to take these aspects into consideration? As competing companies, we strongly oppose the abolition of the NTT Act and strongly request more cautious policy discussions. The supplementary resolution of the Diet also demands careful consideration from the viewpoints of ensuring universal service, promoting fair competition, and securing national security, as well as providing sufficient explanations to gain public understanding. We believe that the government should engage in careful discussions on the state of the NTT Act based on this supplementary resolution. What are your thoughts on this matter?
• As the possibility of Mr. Trump's reelection as president increases, the Japanese government faces the important task of maintaining and strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance, building regional cooperation, and maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Although Mr. Trump valued his personal relationship with former Prime Minister Abe, Abe's sudden death is expected to make it more difficult to build the Japan-U.S. relationship in the future. There is concern that Trump may not have many close associates around him who understand Japan, making it difficult to build day-to-day relations. It is also feared that Trump's unilateral decisions and disregard for diplomatic groundwork may have a negative impact on the establishment of frameworks essential for regional stability and prosperity, such as the "Quad," "AUKUS," and Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation. Furthermore, as the situation in Taiwan becomes increasingly tense, it has been pointed out that Mr. Trump may only view Taiwan as a "bargaining chip. Trump's inadvertent comments or actions could threaten peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Under these circumstances, we believe that the Japanese government is required to make the following efforts 1. in building a relationship with Mr. Trump, strengthen cooperation through an institutional framework, rather than relying on a personal relationship with Mr. Abe. At the same time, it is important to carefully explain Japan's position to Mr. Trump's entourage and seek their understanding. 2. to emphasize to Mr. Trump the importance of frameworks such as the "Quad," "AUKUS," and Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation, which are essential for regional stability and prosperity, and to promote cooperation through these frameworks. Japan also needs to play an active role in these frameworks. 3. work closely with the Trump administration to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. At the same time, Japan must actively encourage Mr. Trump to curb his unintentional comments and actions. In response to these challenges, I would like to know what strategies the Japanese government has in place to build a relationship with the Trump administration, strengthen regional cooperation, and deal with the situation in Taiwan.