Paternity Leave
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending paternity leave.
Answered by Justin Madders
Paternity Leave supports working people. Access to family-friendly rights means that working people can enjoy a better work-life balance that benefits wellbeing, morale, productivity and retention.
The Government has committed to conduct a review of the whole parental leave system. This review will focus on ensuring that parental leave, including Paternity Leave, offers the best possible support to working families. Work is already underway on planning for its delivery.
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