Written question asked by Jim Dobbin (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 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 Heywood and Middleton qualify for paid leave entitlements.

Answer: Jim Dobbin: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many residents of Heywood and Middleton qualify for paid leave entitlements. [168532] Mr. Sutcliffe: All workers resident in Heywood and Middleton 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 Heywood and Middleton 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 c908-9W; 168532
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conditions of employment Eligibility Leave Holiday leave Parental leave Heywood and Middleton
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk