Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to introduce paid carer’s leave for employees with caring responsibilities.

The Plan to Make Work Pay set out a commitment to review the implementation of carer’s leave and to look at where any improvements may be needed. This work is underway and will include examining the benefits of paid leave, while being mindful of the impacts on businesses.

To ensure transparency through this programme of work, we will set out a clear timeline for the remainder of the review in autumn this year. We will also run a public consultation in 2026 on employment support for those balancing work with unpaid care.