Carers: Unpaid Leave Debate
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Baroness Tyler of Enfield
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Carers: Unpaid Leave
Baroness Tyler of Enfield Excerpts(2 years, 6 months ago)
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Lord Callanan (Con)
We certainly recognise the value of carers, and indeed they have a substantial package of support. As I said, we are committed to this policy and to legislating on it.
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD)
My Lords, research has shown that the average person has a 50/50 chance of caring by the age of 50—that is, a long time before they reach retirement age. However, on average women can expect to take on caring responsibilities more than a decade earlier than men. What assessment have the Government made of the impact of not legislating to introduce carers’ leave on women in particular, and what plans do they have to publish that assessment?
Lord Callanan (Con)
The noble Baroness is certainly right. We know that many carers experience considerable challenges in balancing work with their caring responsibilities, which is why we consulted on the policy in the first place.