§ Mr. Marlowasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will evaluate the maternity retention pay scheme as a benefit within the Civil Service
§ Mr. ChannonThe maternity leave provisions in the Civil Service are appropriate to their purpose and in line with the practice of other major employers. It is difficult to quantify benefits which have no exact monetary value. But if my hon. Friend has a particular point in mind, perhaps he will let me know.