Written question asked by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Employment: Kinship Care
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, as part of the review of parental leave and pay, of the overall cost saving of ensuring kinship carers can remain in employment while caring for children who would otherwise be in local authority care.
- Answer
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The Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering all parental leave and pay entitlements as well as the support available for those who do not qualify for existing protections, such as kinship carers. Supporting economic growth through labour market attachment is one of the Review’s core objectives, as set out in the terms of reference.
The government is determined for this to be an evidence-based review and is taking a wide array of evidence, including on outcomes for children, into account. The Review is expected to report in early 2027, setting out next steps for taking forward any reforms to implementation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL552
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Costs Employment Parental leave Pay Kinship care
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-06-15 12:30:38 +0100
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