Member

This is not just about fairness in the workplace; it is about supporting families in those precious first days, allowing both parents to share the load, bond with their child and begin family life on an equal footing. The current system entrenches outdated assumptions about who provides care. Making paternity pay available from day one would send a powerful signal that we value fathers’ roles in early childhood. Every child, regardless of their parents’ employment history, deserves a supported start. On that basis, I hope the Government will consider this amendment thoroughly, as we continue to debate this Bill.