was a Japanese politician. He served as justice minister for two terms and as finance minister.

Early life and education

Ueki was born in 1900. He received a law degree from Tokyo University in 1925.

Career

Following graduation Ueki began his career at the ministry of finance. During

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he was the head of budget bureau. In 1945, he became the head of monopoly bureau at the ministry. He was elected to the house of representatives in 1952. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. At the end of the 1950s he was among the Japanese house members union to promote Japan - China trade. He served as justice minister for two terms. He was first appointed to the post on 8 December 1960, replacing Tetsuzo Kojima. Ueki's term ended on 18 Jul 1962 and was replaced by

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as justice minister. Ueki was appointed president of

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in 1968. He again served as justice minister for a brief period between February and July 1971. On 7 July 1972 he was appointed minister of finance to the cabinet led by

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, replacing

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in the post. At age 72 Ueki was the oldest member of the Tanaka cabinet. His term ended on 22 December 1972 when

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was appointed to the post.

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