Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the parental leave and pay review will assess the potential impact of maternity leave and caring responsibilities on the level of women’s earnings, career progression and labour market participation following childbirth.

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.