HC Deb 25 March 1994 vol 240 c449W
Mr. Soley

To ask the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, whether male staff of the House are eligible for paternity leave.

Mr. Beith

Heads of Department may grant special leave, with or without pay, to staff for domestic or compassionate reasons, including up to two days special paid leave to fathers on the birth of a child or within a few weeks of the birth.