We, the senior officials of the central agencies, reviewed the government expenses as well as the planned expenses that had not yet been committed. We based this review on available information and evaluations carried out by the departments, in order to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of expenses following set criteria.
As a central agency, we suggested that the minister as well as a committee of ministers should discuss the matter and then hold consultations. This was done under the direction of the secretary. I will give him the floor so that he can tell you about the discussions that went on among deputy ministers. Through this process, we, the senior officials, reviewed the impacts and the consequences. The deputy ministers followed by the ministers also discussed these aspects.