Written questions

Employment: Kinship Care

2026-06-01 · Department for Work and Pensions · HL553 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether data on the long-term outcomes of children in kinship care as opposed to those who enter local authority care systems are informing the review of parental leave and pay.

Answer

The Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering all parental leave and pay entitlements as well as the support available for those who do not qualify for existing protections, such as kinship carers. Supporting economic growth through labour market attac...