Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of levels of maternity and paternity pay.”
Tabled: 28 January 2025Answered: 3 February 2025
Asked by
Alistair Strathern
Labour — Hitchin
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
The Government keep the rates of benefits, state pensions and statutory pay under regular review. My hon. Friend will be aware that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced to Parliament on 30 October that, subject to parliamentary approval, parental pay will increase in line with the consumer prices index at the rate of 1.7% from April 2025.