After rejoining the LDP, Sonoda also served as vice speaker of the lower house (1965-1967) and minister of health and welfare (1967-1968), which he held again from 1980 to 1981.
Sonoda also served as vice speaker of the lower house (1965-1967). Sonoda also served as minister of health and welfare (1967-1968). He held again from 1980 to 1981. Sonoda was rejoining the LDP.