A newspaper opinion poll says most Britons are more concerned with their country's ailing public health and rail transportation systems than with the war against terrorism.

The MORI poll published in The Times newspaper Thursday says two-thirds of the public regard reform of the National Health Service the most important issue facing Britain. Twenty-two percent of poll respondents said improving the country's rail transportation system was the second top priority. Only 13 percent cited defense, foreign affairs and terrorism as the county's main concerns.

Tony Blair

Significantly, the poll, was carried out following a series of scandals and crises, which forced Prime Minister Tony Blair to pledge more money for the health care system. Recent train strikes have inconvenienced thousands of British commuters and rail passengers.

The poll, conducted between January 24 to 28, surveyed nearly 2,000 adults across Britain.

Some information for this report provided by AFP and Reuters.

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