Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

Q&As

• Information release over the internet by livestock farmers in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture

REPORTER: On a different topic there are press reports that the administrative office of Namie Town in Fukushima Prefecture, which lies within the Restricted Area has issued letters of consent to livestock farmers, requiring that they obtain prior permission before releasing any information over the internet. The town authorities have explained that this measure has been taken based on instructions from the central government. What are the facts of this case and is it true that there is a ban in place on releasing information over the internet?

CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY FUJIMURA: I have read the press reports you mentioned and I will look into the case to see why the town authorities have made livestock farmers to submit letters of consent. In close coordination with the town authorities we will examine if there is a problem and if necessary I believe it would be appropriate for a revision to be implemented.

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