Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 May 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 May 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 Sittingbourne and Sheppey qualify for paid leave entitlements.

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many residents of Sittingbourne and Sheppey qualify for paid leave entitlements. [170297] Mr. Sutcliffe: All workers resident in Sittingbourne and Sheppey qualify 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 Sittingbourne and Sheppey 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: 420 c1633W; 170297
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conditions of employment Eligibility Leave Holiday leave Paternity leave Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk