Press Conference by Kaoru Yosano, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy and Financial Services

(Excerpt)

June 13, 2006

Q.

Having repeatedly pointed out that there were not enough staff for financial supervision and administration, what are your thoughts on enhancements to staff at the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) and financial supervision and administration?

A.

While acknowledging that outrageous staffing requests would not be met at times like this, I would like to make a request for enough staff needed to at least protect consumers and investors.

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