Maternity Services: Working Hours
Commons · Question 117256 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Kerry McCarthy
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to enforce guidance around Working Time Regulations in maternity services to encourage safe working practices in maternity care.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 10 Mar 2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides readily accessible guidance to all employers on the Working Time Regulations 1998 on its website and is responsible for the enforcement of the maximum weekly working time limit, night work limits, and health ...