§ Mrs. HumbleTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to consult on draft regulations in respect of new maternity, paternity and adoption rights. [59803]
§ Alan JohnsonMy Department is today publishing a consultation document on these new rights, highlighting a limited number of outstanding issues on which we are seeking comments. We are also making draft regulations available on the internet. The consultation document and regulations are available at www.dti.gov.uk/er/review/htm, and comments are sought by 19 July 2002. Copies have also been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.