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Written question asked by Mark Hendrick (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 Preston qualify for paid leave entitlement.
Answer

Mr. Hendrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many residents of Preston qualify for paid leave entitlement. [169667] Mr. Sutcliffe: All workers resident in Preston qualify for paid annual leave entitlements; at least 4 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 Preston 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; 169667
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Conditions of employment Eligibility Leave Holiday leave Parental leave Preston
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk