Clause 1 - Paternity leave
Employment Bill
9:30 am
Mr Alan Johnson (Minister of State (Employment and the Regions), Department of Trade and Industry; Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle, Labour)
I am fairly confident that that is the case, but I shall take a raincheck. We are trying to make paternity leave and pay apply in the case of a stillborn child. Both sides of the House want to ensure that that happens and we will re-check the drafting to ensure that it meets that objective. Maternity pay is to allow for maternity leave, which protects the health and safety of the mother. Under the circumstances that have been described, leave would still be required for that.