Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 189904
Maternity Pay
Tabled: 15 June 2023
Answered: 23 June 2023
Question
Feryal Clark
Labour — Enfield North
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he is taking steps to ensure that all new mothers have access to maternity pay.
Answer
Mims DaviesAll employed women who satisfy the eligibility criteria are entitled to receive Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) from their employer. Employed women who are not entitled to SMP, and self-employed women, can claim for Maternity Allowance (MA) from the Department for Work and Pensions. The qualifying conditions for both SMP and MA are generally based on a woman's recent employment and earnings. Information on the eligibility criteria for SMP and MA can be found on GOV.UK.