The package , which adds to 12 trillion yen ( $ 119 billion ) in spending planned under previously announced stimulus measures , comes as Bank of Japan policymakers debate the need for additional steps to support the flagging economy at a two-day rate review ending on Tuesday . " The prime minister has instructed us to compile measures that would include real spending of more than 2 per cent of GDP as we take into account a fall in our economy , which is bigger than other leading nations , as well as the need for international cooperation , " Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano told reporters on Monday .