A Liberal Democratic Party panel began discussions Wednesday on reviewing the role and nature of government construction bonds to see whether they can be used to help finance a wider range of projects.
Members said they hope to reach some form of conclusion by mid-April, adding that their deliberations would focus on such points as shortening the time of redemption for the bonds, which currently stands at 60 years, and expanding their use to include projects other than traditional public works.
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