Written question asked by Dan Aldridge (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Maternity Leave
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing pregnant women and new mothers diagnosed with cancer to defer statutory maternity leave until the completion of their treatment.
- Answer
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Parental leave and pay entitlements are being considered as part of the Government’s Parental Pay and Leave Review. The Review will report in early 2027 with next steps for taking any reforms forward to implementation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4842
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Cancer Medical treatments Maternity leave Mothers Pregnancy
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- 2026-06-11 12:15:53 +0100
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