§ Mr. Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the results of the constitutional conference on the future of Gambia.
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§ Mr. SandysFollowing an exchange of letters between the British and Gambian Governments during the summer and the visit of the Premier of the Gambia to London in August a new constitution introducing full internal self-government came into effect on 4th October. Under this the Executive Council is replaced by a Ministerial Cabinet and the Premier is styled Prime Minister. Provision is made for delegation of the Governor's responsibilities for internal security and some aspects of external affairs to Gambian Ministers and the Governor's legislative reserved powers are confined to those subjects for which he has special responsibilities. The Public Service Commission is to become executive.