Written question asked by Ian Byrne (Labour) on Friday, 25 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Maternity Allowance and Maternity Pay
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) Statutory Maternity Pay and (b) Maternity Allowance.
- Answer
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Government spends approximately £3 billion a year on parental payments.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is required by law to undertake an annual review of benefits and State Pensions, including Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance. This is based on a review of trends in prices and earnings growth in the preceding year.
From April 2025, the rate for Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance increased by September 2024's CPI figure of 1.7%, from £184.03 to £187.18 per week.
Parental pay is only one element of the support available for parents. Depending on individual circumstances, additional financial support, for example, Universal Credit, Child Benefit and the Sure Start Maternity Grant (a lump sum payment of £500) may also be available.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 48190
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Maternity pay Maternity allowance
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- 2025-09-05 22:16:54 +0100
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