PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(7 January 2026)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of treating Maternity Allowance as unearned income for the purposes of Universal Credit on working mothers who are not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay.
Asked by:
Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The Government has committed to review the parental leave and pay system.
Answered by:
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