Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 25347
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Paternity Leave
Tabled: 21 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025
Question
Andrew Griffith
Conservative — Arundel and South Downs
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockDCMS offers paternity leave in line with legislation: to access statutory paternity leave and pay, an employee must have worked for their employer for at least 26 weeks up to the 15th week before their baby is due. However, some staff could qualify for st...
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