Oral QuestionWales Office

“What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’ place in the Union.”

Tabled: 25 August 2026Answered: 2 September 2026

Asked by

Chris Kane

Labour — Stirling and Strathallan

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Wales

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is a champion for families in his constituency. My answer is simple: yes. I do not agree with the Leader of the Opposition when she says that maternity pay is excessive and has gone too far.