question of whether to keep or abolish
Used in formal contexts about institutions, organizations, systems, or facilities. Often appears in news or policy discussions.
The question of whether to keep or abolish the committee was debated in the assembly.
The issue of whether to maintain or close the aging facility is a major concern for local residents.
Compound of 存 (existence, continuation), 廃 (abolition, discontinuation), and 問題 (problem, question).