Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill 2016-17

The Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill 2016-17 is a Private Members’ Bill, which is expected to have its Second Reading debate on 28 October 2016.  The Bill was introduced by Will Quince MP on 6 September 2016, under the Ten Minute Rule. The progress of the Bill can be followed on the Parliament website, here.

The Bill is sponsored by a number of Members:  Will Quince, Johnny Mercer, Frank Field, Dr Sarah Wollaston, Stewart Malcolm McDonald, Suella Fernandes, Wes Streeting, James Cartlidge, Greg Mulholland, Mike Wood, James Cleverly and Stella Creasy.