Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Western and David Taylor

Monday 3rd February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Western]

We value the vital role that fathers and partners play in caring for children and in supporting their partners. We recognise that parental leave and pay entitlements, such as paid paternity leave, play a key role in their ability to do that. My hon. Friend is right to cite the planned parental leave review. That is being led by colleagues in the Department for Business and Trade, and I will write to them on his behalf to suggest a meeting.

[David Taylor (Hemel Hempstead) (Lab)]

10. What steps her Department plans to take with employers to help increase economic growth.