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Parental Pay

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 80652

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of reviewing the adequacy of statutory (a) maternity and (b) paternity pay.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Government has committed to review the parental leave and pay system. All current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements are in scope of the Parental Leave and Pay Review.

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