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While acknowledging the importance of fathers being able to spend time with newborns, the speaker expresses reservations about the review's substance and timing. He points out that the Conservatives introduced shared parental leave but criticises the Government for delaying implementation beyond their original pledge. The speaker warns against increased unemployment due to high taxes and strict regulations on hiring practices, which could disproportionately affect young mothers.
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Labour's review will address income inequality in parental leave entitlements, with a focus on fathers who cannot afford extended paternity leave. The government's policies are harming businesses and increasing unemployment.
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The Minister is acting on the importance of shared parental leave. However, nearly a third of self-employed dads did not take any days off following their child's birth. The review must ensure that needs of self-employed parents are considered.
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The Liberal Democrats support the Government’s commitment to reviewing parental leave but call for broader examination into unpaid carers and kinship caring responsibilities. The review should address prevalent inequality in caring responsibilities.
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The Minister must ensure that new rights will work for working-class people as well as those on higher incomes, ensuring equality of access. The Labour party's announcements indicate a focus on supporting families.
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The review should also address support for sick and disabled people, highlighting cuts to winter fuel allowance as an example of government priorities that may harm vulnerable populations.
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Good companies understand the importance of providing extended paternity leave. The Minister should pursue these companies to ensure their data and insights are included in the review for permanent policy improvements.
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Welcomed the parental leave review, suggested that it is insufficient without addressing early years funding. Mentioned a provider in his constituency charging more than government-provided funding.
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Asked about challenges faced by public sector workers with parental leave and paternity rights, particularly teachers and police officers. Sought reassurance that these issues would be addressed in the review.
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Raised concerns about parents who lose their jobs due to caring for seriously ill children. Asked if the Minister could address this issue as part of the review.
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Called for six weeks' paternity leave paid at 90% by the Government, and emphasised the importance of engaging businesses to support parental leave.
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Emphasised the financial strain on pregnant women during pregnancy. Asked for a commitment that the review will ensure system accessibility for low-income workers and unpaid leave provision.
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Welcomed the Government’s actions to increase affordable childcare, but highlighted complexities in accessing parental leave, particularly affecting low-paid workers. Sought commitment on system accessibility for all parents.
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Noted a gap for self-employed individuals looking to grow their family through adoption and requested reassurance that the review would address this issue.
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Welcomed the review but expressed concern over the timescale for implementation, suggesting a holding measure of six weeks' parental leave paid at 90% salary by the end of Parliament.
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Welcomed the review but criticised previous Tory policies on paternity leave. Suggested that addressing fathers' rights is crucial to achieving the four objectives outlined by the Minister.
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Sought consideration of mental health aspects for mothers, particularly in cases of multiple births, within the review.
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Asked if the review would look at issues related to premature births and ensure that parents with preterm babies are not disadvantaged. Requested cross-communication with Northern Ireland's devolved Assembly for progress.
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Welcomes the review and highlights gaps in employment law regarding fertility treatment. Emphasises that sometimes leave is needed to become a parent.
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Highlights lack of facilities for breastfeeding parents at workplaces and calls for improvements and breaks to express breast milk.
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Supports The Dad Shift campaign and raises concerns about the gender pay gap, calling for extended paternity leave entitlement.
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Welcomes the review but urges faster progress on statutory paid leave for kinship carers within 18 months.
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Notes persistent gender pay gap despite Equal Pay Act 1970 and queries how the review will help reduce it.
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Calls for a review of shared parental leave to allow parents to share leave as needed, not just one parent solely.
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Welcomes the review and supports The Dad Shift campaign advocating for extended paternity leave.
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Argues that ensuring fathers can spend time with newborns is good for parents, children, economy, productivity, and businesses.
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Welcomes the review and invites the Minister to speak to local parents about paternity leave impact on families with high-risk cases.
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Suggests low take-up of shared parental leave is due to pay gap, advocating for normalising paternity leave to ensure equal pay.
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Calls for review to examine not only the amount of leave but also salary during the period to protect those on lowest wages.
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Welcomes the statement and review, highlighting issues faced by self-employed and SMEs in navigating complex parental leave systems.