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Wednesday 17th November 2021

(3 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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—but I will look at it very carefully. I am sure there is an excellent case in there somewhere.

David Linden Portrait David Linden (Glasgow East) (SNP)
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Q13. Every year, 100,000 babies are born premature or sick in the UK and admitted to neonatal intensive care units. The Prime Minister will be aware that today is World Prematurity Day. There is cross-party agreement in the House to bring forward neonatal leave and pay. Rather than wait for a complex and controversial employment Bill, will the Prime Minister bring forward a standalone Bill to legislate for that, so that next World Prematurity Day the 100,000 babies and their parents do not have to choose between spending time in the hospital or unpaid leave from work?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Gentleman is a passionate campaigner in this area. One way or another—I will get back to him on the exact way—we will legislate to allow parents of children in neonatal care to take extended leave, giving them more time during the most vulnerable and stressful days of their lives.

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