Prime Minister Takaichi expressed his intention to meet with Yana after the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 14th.

Prime Minister Takaichi expressed his intention to meet with Yana after the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 14th.

Prime Minister Takaichi told reporters that he would receive a report from Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yana Yana over the phone on the 13th regarding his alleged violation of the Public Elections Act.

At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``If there is any illegality, we will not hesitate in that case,'' regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's resignation.

Regarding Yana's free bus issue, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``I don't see the full picture.I will refrain from giving an answer as of today.''

Regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's comments, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``Please be honest, it was inappropriate. I will think carefully about whether or not I should be allowed to run the government.''

Regarding the suspicion that he violated the Public Offices Election Act by transporting supporters during the House of Representatives election on a free bus, Yana explained, ``This is not a benefit or donation.We are dealing with it appropriately in accordance with the law.''

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yana apologized again regarding his remarks about budget cuts, saying, ``There is no fact that I asked for a reduction in the budget.''