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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roger Godsiff (Labour), on Tuesday, 30 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.


ABDICATION OF JAPAN’S EMPEROR AKIHITO

That this House recognises the decades of service of Japan’s Emperor Akihito and his wife, Empress Michiko, as he abdicates the throne after a 30-year reign; notes his dedication to his public duties as a symbol of the state; commends his efforts to ease the painful memories of war and the aftermath of several natural disasters while bringing the Japanese monarchy closer to its people during the Heisei era, meaning achieving peace; wishes Prince Naruhito, who will become Japan's 126th emperor every success as he leads the country into the new Reiwa, meaning beautiful harmony, era.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2343 
Session
2017-19
Other sponsors
Bob Blackman
John Grogan
Mary Glindon
Jim Shannon
Lady Hermon
Subjects
Japan Succession Akihito, Emperor
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk