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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 21 October 2024

Debate

Early Years Provision: Bell Review

Contribution

The noble Lord makes a very important point. I know from personal experience that, where fathers can give that care, it has an enormously important impact on children and their development. Obviously, over recent years we are more able, through parental leave provisions, to share that leave at the early stages of children’s lives. I assure the noble Lord that, across government, we will continue to think about ways we can support parents, including fathers, in doing that very important role.

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