Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Callum Anderson and Kate Dearden

Thursday 12th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Kate Dearden]

I agree with the hon. Gentleman that family-friendly workplaces strengthen our workforce and our economy, and are important in reducing the turnover of staff and retaining high-quality staff. That is why it is really important that we are working with businesses, small and large, on our wider parental pay and leave review. In every area of my work, I am very conscious of the need to work closely with businesses in different areas, recognising that we share the same goal of keeping people in work, and especially of supporting parents and making sure that workplaces are much more family-friendly.

[Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (Lab)]

2. What steps he is taking to help increase levels of private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.