Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 May 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the reasons are for the delay in the publication of the report on health and activity written by the Chief Medical Officer and due to be published last year; if he will publish the report on health and activity written by the Chief Medical Officer last year.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what the reasons are for the delay in the publication of the report on health and activity written by the Chief Medical Officer and due to be published last year; [165238] (2) if he will publish the report on health and activity written by the Chief Medical Officer last year. [165247] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) report, "At Least Five a Week", was published on 29 April. It is the authoritative source document on the health benefits of physical activity for England. The report includes the most up-to-date academic literature and was fully peer reviewed before publication.

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