Carers: Holiday Leave
Commons · Question 117687 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Kerry McCarthy
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory right to paid leave for kinship carers.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 11 Mar 2026
The Government’s Parental Leave and Pay Review will conclude in early 2027 with a set of findings which outline next steps for implementing any reforms.In addition to considering, all current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements, the Review is...