Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Paternity Leave: Newton Abbot
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending paternity leave for the residents of Newton Abbot constituency.
- Answer
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We recognise that more can be done to support working families. That is why, through the Employment Rights Bill, we are making Paternity Leave a ‘day one’ right, which will bring an extra 32,000 fathers and partners into scope of the entitlement.
On 1 July we launched the Parental Leave and Pay Review, which will consider all existing and upcoming parental leave entitlements, including Paternity Leave and Pay. When considering calls to increase entitlements for parents, the Government will balance the needs of parents, the impact on employers, and affordability for taxpayers.
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- 89033
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- 2024-26
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- Paternity leave Newton Abbot
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- 2025-11-18 17:02:54 +0000
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