The Government is making the investment; it has brought forward the reform package and now is the time for action and results. I hope the Government is totally determined to implement the health reform that will put patients first. This will be done step by step, beginning now and continuing over the coming years, backed by sustained political will. Those who express opposition to these proposals based on their own vested interests and short-term gain do not have people's long-term interests at heart. Credible opposition should be expressed with credible alternatives but to date I have seen none.