Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 17292
Parental Leave
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sir Julian Lewis
Conservative — New Forest East
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the costs and benefits of paid paternity leave, with reference to the comparative costs and benefits in European countries with a higher level of take-up, inc
Answer
Kate DeardenThe Government is considering a range of evidence on the costs and benefits of parental leave and pay as part of the ongoing Parental Leave and Pay Review. This includes evidence from other countries, including European countries such as Germany and Spain...
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