Panel chief reiterates consumption tax debate to start in Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Yutaka Kosai, chairman of the government's Tax Commission, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Aug. 8. Kosai reiterated that debate on comprehensive tax reform, including a possible consumption tax hike, will start in September or after as scheduled, despite the ruling camp's defeat in the House of Councillors election on July 29.

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