control into the UK. This applies even in the case of holders of C and D Passports - ie UK passports issued by our Embassies
ond High Commissions abroad and even if the holders are UK belongers, unless such passports bear a stamp indicating that the holders are exempt from immigration control into this
country.)
Japan
2. Because of the cancellation of the Secretary of State's visit to Japan, he was unable to raise in person with the Japanese authorities the question of visas for UK citizens of Hong Kong. In view of the numerous unsuccessful approaches on this subject made over a number of years at both official and ministerial level, another formal approach has been deferred, at least until it is known whether the Secretary of State will visit Japan later this year. In the meantime, the Embassy in Tokyo is in regular, informal contact with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the subject. The Embassy has recently reported that an anticipated change in Japanese immigration legislation may make it easier for British subjects from
Hong Kong to be admitted to Japan without visas for short visits. The Embassy will continue to press for a relaxation of the present requirements.
Migration and Visa Department
30 March 1972
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