Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

Q&As

(Abridged)

REPORTER: Yesterday, Minister Komiyama stated that the implementation of health examinations will also be considered for children in areas other than Fukushima Prefecture. How does the Government intend to study this matter moving forward?

CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY FUJIMURA: I just reviewed Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Komiyama's statement, and it seems that she said, "If the dose is high in an area outside of Fukushima Prefecture's border, we will look into seeing what can be done in consultation with the city and prefecture, naturally based on the situation in Fukushima Prefecture and other order of priority, comparing the dose value with the environment monitoring data." While her comment is being interpreted as a general statement, I have not yet heard anything specific about the Government undertaking such a study, which you just asked about. If the relevant ministries and agencies determine that there is such a need based on the monitoring data from various areas and the needs of municipalities and so on, I believe at that point I will be consulted.