Letter: Emperor and PoWs
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Sir: I have every sympathy for the experiences endured by the former PoWs. However, the Japanese government has already apologised, which Emperor Akihito cannot do because of his constitutional position. During the Queen's visit to Punjab last year, no apology was made for the Amritsar massacre.
BALRAJ SINGH GILL
Slough,
Berkshire
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