Supplementary budget proposal

For the wide range of challenges that I have spoken about, which we face as a government, I believe that the very path to sustainable growth for Tokyo is to unite the entire TMG to address these issues and utilize the vitality of the private sector to the fullest extent possible. I am committed to taking the lead as we move forward on this path, while also empathizing with the concerns and sentiments of the people of the businesses at Tsukiji Market.

The supplementary budget proposal being presented to the Assembly this time has been drawn up from the standpoint of quickly preparing the environment for the relocation of Tsukiji Market to the Toyosu Market site. The proposed supplementary budget includes funds for the cost of additional construction at the Toyosu site, the required costs of preparing for the move, costs related to making facilities at Toyosu Market easier to use for tenants, and expenses related to studying the redevelopment of the Tsukiji Market site. I called this extraordinary session to ask the Assembly to deliberate on this proposal in order to expedite the relocation of the market to Toyosu -- the most pressing issue at hand. Your understanding and positive deliberation would be greatly appreciated.

This concludes my address to the Assembly. Thank you.