§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many women at present exercise their right to return to work after maternity leave; and how he estimates the provisions in the Employment Bill will affect this number;
(2) how many women exercising their right to return to work after maternity 742W leave work for firms employing fewer than six people; and how he estimates the provisions in the Employment Bill will affect this number.
§ Mr. MayhewI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.