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Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 May 2026

Debate

Self-employed: Paternity Leave

Contribution

The paternity review will look at whether we should extend the current entitlement for qualifying employees under the new rights that have come in, which for qualifying employees is two weeks’ leave paid at the statutory rate. The parental leave and pay review is considering whether this entitlement is sufficient.

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