Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 25349

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Paternity Leave

Tabled: 21 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.

Answer

Michael Shanks
To be eligible for 2 weeks paid paternity leave in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, an employee must have worked continuously for the Civil Service for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before the baby is due, or for at least 26 weeks up ...

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