Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 72233

Maternity Leave

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 October 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had discussions with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on monitoring employer compliance with maternity-related workplace rights.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regulates equality law across England, Wales and Scotland. The EHRC is independent of the government and makes its own enforcement and regulation decisions. The Government regularly engages with EHRC on a ra...

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