Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 29440

Miscarriage: Bereavement Leave and Bereavement Payment

Tabled: 6 February 2025

Answered: 14 February 2025

Question

Kate Osamor

Labour (Co-op) — Edmonton and Winchmore Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending Paid Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave to those who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

Answer

Justin Madders

The loss of a child at any age is incredibly difficult. Parental Bereavement Leave is available to parents who suffer a bereavement from 24 weeks of completed pregnancy up to the age of 18.Under existing laws, women are protected against any discriminatio...

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