An official announcement was made today that a general election of the House of Representatives will be held on October 22.

The Government has high expectations that this general election will be conducted fairly and smoothly throughout the election campaign, with a view to soundly advancing parliamentary democracy in Japan.

We hope voters will exercise their voting rights, fully recognizing that the public will demonstrated by the general election will determine the future course of Japanese politics.

Public officials are asked to strictly keep in mind that as public servants of the whole community, they shall comply with the provisions of the law and not engage in political activities for supporting or opposing a particular political party or candidate, or for any other purpose.