Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

Q&As

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REPORTER: Regarding the restarting of operations at a nuclear power station, the Mayor of Ohi Town in Fukui Prefecture has said at the town assembly that he would like the Government to hold an explanatory session for the residents. How do you plan to address this?

CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY FUJIMURA: I believe your question corresponds to the comment that Prime Minister Noda made at his recent press conference. Prime Minister Noda said that, "Four ministers - myself, Minister Edano, Chief Cabinet Secretary Fujimura, and Minister Hosono - will hold a meeting to discuss how to proceed with various issues such as safety and local understanding. Based on that, explanations will be provided to local communities. The Government will make concerted efforts to provide such explanations and must seek the understanding of local residents, and as the head of Government it is I who must stand at the forefront of such efforts to seek the understanding of the public."

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