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Conditions of Employment: Parents

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 115789

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to announce an outcome of the consultation on the provision of statutory paid leave and job protection for parents of critically ill children by the summer recess.

Answered by Kate Dearden

As set out in the terms of reference for the review of employment rights for unpaid carers, the government plans to consult this year. The consultation response will be published during the final phase of the review. This will be between autumn 2026 and winter 2026/27.

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