Written question asked by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Thursday, 11 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 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 are the terms of reference of the Parental Leave Monitoring Group and the review of maternity pay and leave and parental leave.

Answer: Ms Harman: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the terms of reference of the Parental Leave Monitoring Group and the review of maternity pay and leave and parental leave. [122360] Mr. Alan Johnson: The Parental Leave Monitoring Group will assess the impact of parental leave and look at the take-up of the new right by men and women. We are currently considering the terms of reference of the group in the light of the review on maternity pay and parental leave. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State made an announcement on 9 May setting out the scope of the review on maternity pay and parental leave.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122360; 350 c132-3W;350 c134-5W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Parental leave Maternity pay Reviews Take-up Parental Leave Monitoring Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk