HC Deb 06 June 1961 vol 641 c877
35. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the progress of the con stitutional talks in the Gambia.

Mr. H. Fraser

I have nothing at present to add to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Brockway) of yesterday.

Mr. Callaghan

Has a formal request yet been made for the transfer of the talks to London on the ground that they are not proceeding satisfactorily? If so, what reply has been given?

Mr. Fraser

No, Sir. As explained yesterday to the hon. Member, these are purely talks of officials in the Gambia and we hope later to have talks at a political level.

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