Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Julie Morgan (Labour), on Monday, 27 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 74 members in total.

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PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION INVESTIGATION

That this House welcomes the first ever investigation into pregnancy discrimination which has been launched by the Equal Opportunities Commission; notes with concern that the EOC helpline receives more calls from women facing problems at work because of pregnancy than on any other subject; further expresses alarm that women have been demoted, disciplined or sacked simply for having a baby; strongly believes that the United Kingdom economy needs the skills and experience of pregnant women in the workplace and women returning from maternity leave; and calls on the Government to act upon the findings of the investigation to put a stop to pregnancy discrimination.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1809 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Women Employment Equality Pregnancy

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk