Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 51659
Maternity Pay
Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 19 May 2025
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the level of statutory maternity pay.
Answer
Andrew WesternGovernment spends approximately £3 billion a year on parental payments. When considering calls to increase the level of parental benefits, the Government must balance a range of factors including the needs of parents, the impact on employers, and affordab...
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