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Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


SS Tilawa

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps to encourage the Government of Japan to acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942, and for them to provide goodwill closure to known survivors and victims.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answers he received on 27 April in response to Questions 128231 and 128238.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1671
Session
2026-27
Related items
SS Tilawa
Monday, 27 April 2026
Written questions
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SS Tilawa
Monday, 27 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Japan World War II SS Tilawa
Link
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