Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 8 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 May 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 May 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what improvements he plans for statutory entitlement to paternity leave; and when he intends to propose them.

Answer: Mr. Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what improvements he plans for statutory entitlement to paternity leave; and when he intends to propose them. [121580] Mr. Alan Johnson: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry made an announcement on 9 May setting out the details of a review on maternity pay and parental leave. The review will look at ways of providing further support and choice for working parents with young children. We will consider how best to build on statutory parental leave entitlement in the context of the review.

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