Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 117256

Maternity Services: Working Hours

Tabled: 3 March 2026

Answered: 10 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to enforce guidance around Working Time Regulations in maternity services to encourage safe working practices in maternity care.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides readily accessible guidance to all employers on the Working Time Regulations 1998 on its website and is responsible for the enforcement of the maximum weekly working time limit, night work limits, and health ...

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