Strengthening Rice Production System, CDP Campaign Pledge: "Meal Support Grant" of 20,000 Yen (Kyodo News)

The draft of the Constitutional Democratic Party's campaign pledges for the summer House of Councillors election was revealed on the 30th. In response to the soaring rice prices, it clearly states that a fundamental review of rice policy will be carried out, including improving the method of releasing stockpiled rice and strengthening the production system. It also includes a 0% consumption tax rate for food products. As a short-term measure unt…