Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 117687

Carers: Holiday Leave

Tabled: 4 March 2026

Answered: 11 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory right to paid leave for kinship carers.

Answer

Kate Dearden

The Government’s Parental Leave and Pay Review will conclude in early 2027 with a set of findings which outline next steps for implementing any reforms.In addition to considering, all current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements, the Review is...

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