01 219 4190
From:
Tom Normanton, T.D., M.P., M.E.P.
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22nd September 1982
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On 8th October I plan to leave London (accompanied by my wife) to visit Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo, returning to London on 23rd October 1982.
The main purpose of my tour is political, to re-visit countries whose capitals I had visited four years ago and where I had intensive discussions with Ministers, including four Prime Ministers and leaders. of industry and banking, in my dual capacity as a Member in Westminster and a Member of the European Parliament. On this occasion, however, I shall be attending the Congress of the International Textile Manufacturers' Federation, being held in Tokyo under the Presidency of my good friend, Mr. Ichiji Ohtani.
I plan to arrive in Tokyo at 16.20 hours on flight JL2 on Saturday, 16th October. We are booked into the Miyako Hotel. We leave Tokyo on Saturday, 23rd October at 21.30 hours on flight BA6 for London.
The time available to me is regrettably limited, and the more so since my wife will want to see some of the more interesting sights in the immediate vicinity, this being her first visit to Japan.
I do not want to cause you any undue inconvenience but would very much appreciate any help or advice you may be able to give me in Tokyo. For example, on the occasion of my last visit I had most valuable discussions with various Ministries, including the Ministry of Defence since this is a particular interest of mine. The Keidenran were specially helpful and the more so since I have served on the Council of the Confederation of British Industry ever since it was formed.
I shall be in Brussels before I leave for the East and could be available to call on you.
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