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Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 March 2026

Debate

Equality: Break Down Barriers to Opportunity Mission

Contribution

The noble Baroness is absolutely right about the importance of the involvement of anyone who is in a parental position. Involvement starts before birth, in helping to prepare both parents for the huge changes that are about to happen. This is one of the factors that we will look into, to make sure that we create more opportunities where we can. I am not sure why men choose not to take up their parental leave offer, but I am happy to talk to the noble Baroness afterwards if I have misunderstood the tenor of her question.

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