Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps he plans to take to ensure that the NHS is excluded from future trade deals.”
Tabled: 7 July 2021Answered: 13 July 2021
Asked by
Ian Lavery
Labour — Blyth and Ashington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
My hon. Friend raises a very important issue in relation to maternity pay and maternity leave. The Leader of the Opposition thinks that maternity pay is excessive. That is the difference—we know that workers’ rights are pro-growth, and I am proud that our Employment Rights Bill will introduce parental leave from day one, which means that 1.5 million more employees will be entitled to unpaid parental leave and 30,000 more fathers will be entitled to paternity leave. I am happy to ensure that my hon. Friend gets the meeting with the relevant Minister.