House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Delivering the Government’s manifesto commitment to review the parental leave system
01 July 2025 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK government is reviewing the parental leave and pay system to improve outcomes for families, businesses, and the economy.
- The review will run for 18 months and involve public engagement through a Call for Evidence.
- Objectives of the review include supporting parents' health, promoting economic growth, and enhancing resource allocation and childcare choices.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK government's commitment to reviewing the parental leave and pay system to improve outcomes for families, businesses, and the economy.
Action requested
The government is launching a review of the current parental leave and pay system with specific objectives related to supporting parents' health, economic growth, resource allocation, and childcare choices. The review will involve public engagement through a Call for Evidence and will run for 18 months.
Key facts
- Review co-led by Department for Business and Trade and Department of Work and Pensions.
- Four main objectives: support physical and mental health during pregnancy/postpartum, enable career advancement for parents, ensure sufficient resources/time for wellbeing, facilitate balanced childcare choices.
- Evidence-based review involving stakeholders through a Call for Evidence launching today.
- Review period expected to be 18 months.