My Lords, I thank the Minister for explaining these regulations. As noble Lords will know, we on these Benches place considerable importance on the institution of the family, whether or not within a marriage, because we believe strongly in the importance of a stable and committed relationship as the best...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for explaining these regulations. As noble Lords will know, we on these Benches place considerable importance on the institution of the family, whether or not within a marriage, because we believe strongly in the importance of a stable and committed relationship as the best...

Moved by That the draft regulations laid before the House on 23 February be approved. Relevant Documents: 9th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

Moved by That the draft regulations laid before the House on 23 February be approved. Relevant Documents: 9th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

My Lords, with those contributions we have clearly made up in quality what we lacked in quantity. I had thought that my reply could be very short, but it seems that it might take a little longer—the points raised by noble Lords merit an answer and I will try to...

My Lords, with those contributions we have clearly made up in quality what we lacked in quantity. I had thought that my reply could be very short, but it seems that it might take a little longer—the points raised by noble Lords merit an answer and I will try to...

My Lords, taken overall, these measures are to be welcomed, which we do from these Benches. Some people will have concerns about the details but the principles are right. I am glad, though, that the Minister referred to small businesses when he introduced them. As has been said so often,...

My Lords, taken overall, these measures are to be welcomed, which we do from these Benches. Some people will have concerns about the details but the principles are right. I am glad, though, that the Minister referred to small businesses when he introduced them. As has been said so often,...

My Lords, in moving this Motion, I shall, with the leave of the House, speak to the other five Motions in my name. In the past decade, the Government have substantially improved help for new parents, especially by increasing maternity pay and leave and by introducing both paid paternity leave...

My Lords, in moving this Motion, I shall, with the leave of the House, speak to the other five Motions in my name. In the past decade, the Government have substantially improved help for new parents, especially by increasing maternity pay and leave and by introducing both paid paternity leave...

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010. Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question. Debated with draft Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Paternity Leave (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010; draft Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010.

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010. Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question. Debated with draft Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Paternity Leave (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity...

Draft Additional Paternity Leave (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010; draft Employment Rights Act (Application of Section 80BB to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft Additional Paternity Leave (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010; draft Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010; draft Employment Rights Act (Application of Section 80BB...

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010. Together with an explanatory memorandum and impact assessment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Withdrawn 3 February 2010.

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010. Together with an explanatory memorandum and impact assessment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Withdrawn 3 February 2010.

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010. Together with an explanatory memorandum and impact assessment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Withdrawn 3 February 2010.

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010. Together with an explanatory memorandum and impact assessment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Withdrawn 3 February 2010.

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010. Together with an explanatory memorandum and impact assessment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force 6 April 2010.

Draft Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010. Together with an explanatory memorandum and impact assessment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force 6 April 2010.

Draft Social Security (Contributions Credits for Parents and Carers) Regulations 2009. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft Social Security (Contributions Credits for Parents and Carers) Regulations 2009. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.