In 2000 , due to a cabinet reshuffle , he succeeded Willem Vermeend as staatssecretaris for Finance .
In 2000 , due to a cabinet reshuffle , he became responsible for taxation , monetary policy and finances of lower - level government .
In 2000 , due to a cabinet reshuffle , he succeeded Willem Vermeend as staatssecretaris for Finance , and became responsible for taxation , monetary policy and finances of lower - level government .