A Bill to amend Part 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to make provision about maternity and paternity leave for parents of babies born prematurely; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Steve ReedLabour (Co-op)
23 March 2017
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This bill would give maternity and paternity leave rights to parents of babies born prematurely by amending Part 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It was introduced in the House of Commons by Steve Reed and is currently at its second reading stage.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If progressed, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.
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26 Oct 2016
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
This Bill was expected to have its second reading on Friday 24 March 2017. The Bill had its first reading on 26 October 2016 through the ballot procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Mr Steve Reed.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
