HC Deb 14 March 1983 vol 39 c18W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce legislation to extend maternity pay for 18 weeks commencing from the first week of maternity leave.

Mr. Gummer

No.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will undertake a comprehensive review of the exclusions from the rights to maternity pay and leave with a view to providing these rights to all women in employment.

Mr. Gummer

The maternity provisions are constantly under review but we have no immediate plans to amend them.