Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 25358

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Paternity Leave

Tabled: 21 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department offers paternity leave to its staff from their first working day.

Answer

Alex Norris
Paternity Leave entitlement is based on 26 weeks of continuous service ending with the 15th week before the baby is due. Qualifying service includes employment with another civil service organisation.As with any changes to employment legislation, internal...

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