HC Deb 14 May 1962 vol 659 c100W
74. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the British Council is withdrawing its staff from the Gambia.

Mr. Maudling

It was decided, with regret, to withdraw British Council representation from the Gambia as part of the reduction in expenditure overseas called for by my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer last July. It is proposed, however, subject to the approval of Parliament, to make a gift of the library and other equipment to the Gambia Government.

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