31 October 2000 Media Statement
Resignation of Hon Ruth Dyson
Ruth Dyson has done the responsible thing in offering her resignation, Deputy Prime Minister and Alliance leader Jim
Anderton said today.
"Ruth Dyson has been a very capable Minister who was well-respected by all of her colleagues for hard work and straight
shooting.
"Her contribution to the Labour-Alliance coalition was valuable, and I pay tribute to her on behalf of my Alliance
colleagues.
"Her decision to resign from the Executive in the circumstances will help to restore some respect among a public
disillusioned that politicians in the past have not always done the right thing when they should have," Jim Anderton
said.
ENDS