HC Deb 01 August 1957 vol 574 cc237-8W
52. Mr. Oram

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why there has been no Minister for Education in the Gambia since the expulsion of Mr. P. S. N'jie from the Executive Council in January, 1956; and what provision has been made by the Government of Gambia for a representative of the United Party in Bathurst to take the place of Mr. P. S. N'jie on the Executive Council.

Mr. Profumo

In the absence of any further members of the Legislative Council who are both qualified and willing to accept the appointment, the Governor has felt obliged to make no further appointment. A member of the Executive Council who is an elected member of the Legislative Council is however acting as the Governor's adviser on education matters. There is no representative of the United Party in the Legislative Council other than Mr. N'jie and the second part of the question does not therefore arise.

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