Prime Minister Naoto Kan held the 94th meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Discussion took place on the process leading up to the formulation of the science and technology-related budget for FY2011, the status of considerations for the formulation of the Fourth Science and Technology Basic Plan, and other matters.

The Prime Minister said in his opening address, "Concerning the overall science and technology budget, I have received a strong request that it should be at least 4% of the GDP combining public and private funds, and that the government spending in that field should be at least 1% of the GDP. In this light, I ask you to approach the finalization process of the plan. Concerning the strategic role of the Council for Science and Technology Policy, I would like to promptly consider how and with what timetable its functions should be enhanced."