Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 122871
Leave: Pets
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 27 March 2026
Question
Ruth Jones
Labour — Newport West and Islwyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of pet-related work absences, including those linked to veterinary care and emergencies.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonThe Government does not collect or hold information on the reasons for absence relating to the care of pets, including those linked to veterinary care and emergencies. Employers are responsible for managing wider categories of employee absence, including ...
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