Clive Jones

Clive Jones

Liberal Democrat — Wokingham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 March 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

Two people a day are diagnosed with cancer during or right after pregnancy, yet their maternity leave cannot be deferred. That means that mums are missing out on precious time bonding with their baby—time they will never get back—as they undergo urgent and necessary treatment. It is clear that legislation must be changed to properly support mothers with cancer, so will the Leader of the House allow a debate in Government time on the merits of allowing mothers to defer maternity leave until their cancer treatment is complete?

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