Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 32435

Parental Leave

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 27 February 2025

Question

Jas Athwal

LabourIlford South

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the (a) affordability and (b) accessibility of parental leave.

Answer

Andrew Western
Government keeps the rates of benefits, state pension and statutory pay under review. Parental pay is reviewed annually at the discretion of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. From April 2025, subject to parliamentary approval, the rate will in...

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