Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“What steps she is taking to reduce the number of workers in insecure work. ”
Tabled: 25 April 2024Answered: 2 May 2024
Asked by
Chris Elmore
Labour — Bridgend
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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.