HC Deb 24 May 1971 vol 818 c31W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the Emperor Hirohito is to make his State visit to Great Britain.

Mr. Anthony Royle

From 5th to 8th October this year.

Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many letters he has received concerning the State visit of the Emperor Hirohito of Japan; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Nine. All have received replies. The nature of the reply has depended on the letter. Japan's increasing influence in world affairs and the repeated friendly contacts in recent years between members of our own and the Japanese Royal Families are two points common to most replies.