§ Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of eligible(a) men, (b) women and (c) parents have taken parental leave in each year since its introduction. [175407]
§ Mr. Sutcliffe[holding answer 24 May 2004]Take-up of parental leave is not recorded by the DTI. However, a DWP report ("Maternity and Paternity Rights in Britain 2002: Survey of Parents") suggests that around 8 per cent. of eligible female employees whose employers provided parental leave used the provision. The same report also states around 10 per cent. of eligible male employees whose employers provided parental leave used the provision.