Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 86525

Carers and Parents

Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the parents and carers of children with severe health conditions.

Answer

Kate Dearden
Supporting children with severe health conditions can be a heartbreaking time for families. The Department for Business and Trade is currently developing a consultation on employment rights for carers, including specific measures for the parents and carer...

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