§ Lord Brockwayasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they approve Gambia's decision to confederate with Senegal and whether this will affect its membership of the Commonwealth.
§ Lord CarringtonWe naturally welcome any moves to promote stability in the area which the Governments of The Gambia and Senegal may have decided to undertake.
A joint communiqué issued by the Presidents of Senegal and The Gambia on 14th November stated clearly that each country is to maintain its independence and sovereignty within the proposed confederation. President Jawara has also said that the confederation would not compromise any of the agreements which link The Gambia to Great Britain and the rest of the Commonwealth.