Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Monday, 26 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 Burnley qualify for paid leave entitlements.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many residents of Burnley qualify for paid leave entitlements. [167899] Mr. Sutcliffe: All workers resident in Burnley qualify for paid annual leave entitlements; at least four weeks as set but 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 Burnley 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 c732W; 167899
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conditions of employment Eligibility Leave Holiday leave Parental leave Burnley
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk