HC Deb 17 May 2000 vol 350 cc134-5W
Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the terms of reference of the Parental Leave Monitoring Group and the review of maternity pay and leave and parental leave. [122360]

Mr. Alan Johnson

The Parental Leave Monitoring Group will assess the impact of parental leave and look at the take-up of the new right by men and women. We are currently considering the terms of reference of the group in the light of the review on maternity pay and parental leave. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State made an announcement on 9 May setting out the scope of the review on maternity pay and parental leave.

Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the Parental Leave Monitoring Group will meet. [122359]

Mr. Alan Johnson

We are currently considering the terms of reference of the group in the light of the review on parental leave and maternity pay and a meeting will be convened in due course.