HC Deb 22 January 2001 vol 361 cc397-8W
Mr. Alexander

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received on the introduction of paid parental leave. [146122]

Mr. Alan Johnson

In developing the Green Paper "Work and Parents: Competitiveness and Choice", a large number of meetings were held with employers and their representatives, employees and their representatives and voluntary organisations. Paid parental leave was discussed at many of these meetings alongside many other matters. A list of many of those who contributed to the review was included in the Green Paper.