Parental Leave: Reviews
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will publish milestones for the Parental Leave Review.
Answered by Kate Dearden
The Review launched on 1 July 2025 and started with a period of discovery to understand the current system and gather evidence and views from stakeholders. We received almost 1,500 responses to the Call for Evidence. These are currently being analysed, and the findings will inform the Review. We are continuing to engage with stakeholders (including business groups, parent groups, and academics) throughout 2026 to inform the Review.
The Review will conclude in early 2027 with a set of findings in which the Government will outline next steps for taking any reforms forward to implementation.
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