He served in Beattie 's initial Cabinet as Environment Minister in 2004 , but was transferred to Energy in August of that year .
He was a minister in various portfolios from 2004 to 2009 .
minister served in Beattie 's initial Cabinet as Environment Minister in 2004 , but was transferred to Energy in August of that year .
He was a minister in various portfolios from 2004 to 2009 .