Foreign affairs
Sir,—You may well invite readers, as you do in today’s editorial “In the eye of the world,” to ponder “what role does a minister of foreign affairs play in a government?” For I submit that the question is topical, not only by reason of Mr Cooper's appointment, but also because of the performance of his immediate predecessor in relation to sporting contact with South Africa and the Springbok tour. You say of Mr Taiboys’ tenure of office, “New Zealand has been well served during the last few years.” Leaving aside for the moment “the last few years,” what about the last six months? Does his record there provide an example which you can conscientiously recommend to his successor?—Yours, etc.,
- HAROLD EVANS. December 15, 1981.
[Although Mr Taiboys was publicly opposed to the withholding of visas, he was unequivocal in his opposition to the Springbok tour. In expressing this view he was not always seen to have the full backing of the Government and this diminished his effectiveness.—Editor.]
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