Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 104018
Maternity Allowance: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas
Tabled: 7 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Steff Aquarone
Liberal Democrat — North Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of his Departments policies relating to Maternity Allowance on women in rural and coastal labour markets in the context of the prevalence of sea
Answer
Andrew WesternThe Government provides a range of state-funded support for new parents depending on individual circumstances. Maternity Allowance is a benefit for women who are working, or have worked recently, but who do not qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay. To ensu...
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