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Statutory Sick Pay

Asked by Johanna BaxterLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 1 September 2025UIN 905409

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of statutory sick pay.

Answered by Alison McGovern

I know that my honourable friends will welcome the changes this Government is making to Statutory Sick Pay through the Employment Rights Bill, including extending eligibility to up to 1.3 million of the lowest paid employees and removing the waiting period.

We believe the current rate achieves the right balance between providing support for employees who are unable to work due to sickness whilst limiting the cost to employers.

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