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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1917

Maternity and Paternity Leave (Premature Birth) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to give parents of premature babies extra leave from work beyond the standard maternity and paternity leave entitlements. It recognises that babies born early often need more intensive care and support, so parents would have more protected time to be with their child during this vulnerable period.

Presented by Mr Steve Reed.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading26 Oct 2016
  • 2nd reading