He was personal secretary to the Minister of Fisheries 1981–1983, state secretary to the Minister of Fisheries 1984–1985, and Minister of Fisheries 1989–1990.
From 1981 to 1983, he held the position of personal secretary to the Minister of Fisheries. From 1984 to 1985, he served as state secretary to the same minister. Finally, from 1989 to 1990, he was appointed Minister of Fisheries.