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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Julie Morgan (Labour), on Wednesday, 3 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 96 members in total.


PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION INVESTIGATION

That this House welcomes the first ever investigation into pregnancy discrimination which has been launched by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC); 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 UK 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.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
767 
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Equality Pregnancy
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk