Written question asked by Kim Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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SS Tilawa

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take diplomatic steps to encourage the government of Japan to (a) acknowledge the sinking of the SS Tilawa in 1942 and (b) provide goodwill closure to known survivors and victims.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 March 2026 in response to Question 128238.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

294

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Japan Victims World War II SS Tilawa

Link

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