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

ConservativeArundel 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 Peacock
DCMS 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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