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UIN 59080

Paternity Leave

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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19 October 2021

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22 October 2021 · Answer

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22 October 2021

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending paid paternity leave to new employees whose period in work is less than 26 weeks.

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  1. 19 October 2021

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending paid paternity leave to new employees whose period in work is less than 26 weeks.

    Source: Commons

  2. 22 October 2021

    Answer

    As set out in our Manifesto, we are committed to making it easier for fathers to take Paternity Leave. In 2019 the Government consulted on high-level options for reforming parental leave and pay, this consultation included Paternity Leave and Pay. We are ...

    Source: Written answer

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