Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Friday, 4 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 10 June 2004 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, how many residents of Wirral South qualify for paid leave entitlements.

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many residents of Wirral, South qualify for paid leave entitlements. [177690] Mr. Sutcliffe: All workers resident in Wirral South quality for paid annual leave entitlements at least four weeks as set out in the Working Time Regulations. While all women are entitled to 26 weeks ordinary maternity leave, only those who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to claim statutory maternity pay for that period. All employees in Wirral, South who are eligible will be entitled to take statutory paternity leave with pay and statutory adoption leave with pay.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 422 c568W; 177690
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conditions of employment Eligibility Leave Holiday leave Parental leave Wirral
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk