Written question asked by Neil Turner (Labour) on Monday, 26 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 Wigan qualify for paid leave entitlements.

Answer: Mr. Neil Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many residents of Wigan qualify for paid leave entitlements. [169322] Mr. Sutcliffe: All workers resident in Wigan 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 Wigan 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 c1642W; 169322
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conditions of employment Eligibility Leave Holiday leave Parental leave Wigan
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk