Gambia Independence Act 1964

93) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that gave independence to The Gambia with effect from 18 February 1965.

On 23 July 1964, a conference was held at Marlborough House to make plans for Gambian independence.

A high level delegation from The Gambia, led by Prime Minister Dawda Jawara, met with a British delegation led by Duncan Sandys, the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Sandys discussed an independent Gambia's need for financial assistance, a part he envisaged would be played by the British.

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