Oral Answers to Questions

Peter Lamb Excerpts

Wednesday 19th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Bridget Phillipson]

The Government’s position on this issue has been clear. We have accepted all the recommendations brought forward by Dr Hilary Cass. I have met Dr Hilary Cass to discuss this issue. Given the question the shadow Minister has asked, he perhaps misunderstands the recommendations that Dr Cass brought forward.

[Peter Lamb (Crawley) (Lab)]

T2.   What consideration has been given to the introduction of safe leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)]

We strongly encourage employers to support their employees who experience domestic abuse. Many already do that through their membership of the employers’ initiative on domestic abuse, which empowers employers to take action. I will be working with the Department for Business and Trade, including through the violence against women and girls strategy, to look at issues specific to victims in the workplace.