Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 115789

Conditions of Employment: Parents

Tabled: 25 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to announce an outcome of the consultation on the provision of statutory paid leave and job protection for parents of critically ill children by the summer recess.

Answer

Kate Dearden

As set out in the terms of reference for the review of employment rights for unpaid carers, the government plans to consult this year. The consultation response will be published during the final phase of the review. This will be between autumn 2026 and w...

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