PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Ministry of Defence: Paternity Leave (8 October 2024)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Shaun Davies (Labour)
Answer
Our records show that between 2021 and October 2024, Ministry of Defence employees have taken paternity leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
The average working days taken (AWDT) for civilian and military personnel is shown in the tables below.
Calendar Year | AWDT Civilian Personnel |
2021 | 13.3 |
2022 | 12.7 |
2023 | 12.9 |
2024 Jan-Oct | 12.5 |
Data covers the entire civilian workforce (includes DE&S and SDA)
Data includes Paternity Leave, Paternity Leave Birth and Paternity Leave Adoption
Calendar Year | AWDT Military Personnel |
2021 | 13.6 |
2022 | 13.7 |
2023 | 13.6 |
2024 Jan-Oct | 13.7 |
Data includes Paternity Leave, Paternity Leave Birth and Paternity Leave Adoption
- including any unpaid and deferred elements
Answered by:
Al Carns (Labour)
16 October 2024
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