HC Deb 11 December 1980 vol 995 cc420-1W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what comparisons are made between the maternity leave provisions in the Civil Service and similar private sector schemes; and which firms are used as comparators.

Mr. Channon

My Department obtains information from independent organisations which undertake surveys of employees' conditions of service in both the public and private sectors and takes all relevant factors into account.