PARENTAL LEAVE

Early day motion 263, tabled 2 February 1999 by Chris Pond (Labour). Signed by 92 members.

That this House welcomes the Government's initiative to introduce, for the first time, parental and family leave; believes that this will help families and improve productivity through family-friendly employment policies; and calls on the Government to examine ways in which those on low incomes can be helped to afford to take the opportunity for better parenting which this right confers.

Signatures by party: Labour 71, Liberal Democrat 16, Labour/Co-operative 4, Unknown 1.