Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what comparative assessment he has made of maternity pay and parental leave arrangements in OECD countries; and what international practices are being considered as part of the parental leave and pay review.

The Government committed to a Review of the Parental Leave and Pay. The Review draws on a range of UK and international evidence that considers the perspectives, experiences and potential impacts, in both the short and longer term, on those who engage with the Parental Leave and Pay system. The Review will conclude in early 2027.