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Health Secretary John Reid and Chancellor Gordon Brown today welcomed the publication of Derek Wanless' second report, Securing Good Health for the Whole Population.

John Reid said:

'I have already made clear the high priority the government attaches to public health by announcing I will publish a White Paper on the way forward later this year. Derek's report is an important contribution to that debate. We will build on it when we launch our formal public consultation next week. After many years of discussion, the key challenge now is to draw up a plan of action and implement it.' 

Gordon Brown said:

"The first report by Derek Wanless set out the argument for a long-term financial framework for reform and modernisation of the NHS and showed the gains to be made both for the health of the nation and for the economy. His latest report suggests that everyone has a role to play in the improvement of our public health - employers, the public services, communities and individuals as well as the Government - and we must all now consider the recommendations he makes."