Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Tom Harris (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 20 November 2013 on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Engagements
- Question
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Bereaved parents coming to terms with their loss have no right to paid employment leave, which forces many of them to go back to work far too soon after the death of a child. Will the Prime Minister commit to amending the Employment Rights Act 1996 so as to at last give British parents the legal right and the time to grieve?
- Answer
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue, and I am happy to look at that, having suffered that experience myself. As a Member of Parliament, it is possible to take a little bit of time to stand back and come to terms with what has happened, because colleagues and the people who help us are ready to step in and do what they can. He has raised an important point; let me look at it and get back to him.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 570 c1228
- Session
- 2013-14
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Children Death Leave Parents
- Legislation
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Link
- View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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