Paid miscarriage leave

Early day motion 38, tabled 13 May 2021 by Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party). Signed by 41 members.

That this House calls on the Government to introduce paid miscarriage leave; notes that, in the UK, two weeks parental bereavement leave and pay is in place after stillbirth, however there is no such support for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy; believes that miscarriage is an extremely traumatic experience and that more support should be provided to families that experience such a loss; understands that New Zealand’s parliament unanimously approved legislation to give people who experience a miscarriage paid leave, no matter what stage a loss of pregnancy occurs; and further believes that the Government should follow suit and provide paid leave for people that experience miscarriage and allow families to grieve for their profound loss.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 15, Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 6, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.