HC Deb 13 February 1978 vol 944 cc75-6W
Mr. Grocott

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) whether he will extend the right of natural mothers under the Employment Protection Act to receive maternity pay to cover adoptive mothers; and if he will make a statement;

(2) whether he will extend the right of a natural mother under the Employment Protection Act to return to her job after 29 weeks to cover adoptive mothers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

No.