Carers: Flexible Working
7th February 2011
Dr Francis: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what recent discussions he has had with (a) employers and (b) carers' organisations on possible changes to flexible working opportunities for carers.
Mr Davey: I have had a number of discussions with employer and employee representative groups, including carers' organisations, to discuss the Government's commitment to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees. This extension will enable more carers, including friends and neighbours, to request flexible working to support their caring responsibilities.
I will shortly launch a full consultation on the extension to the right to request flexible working alongside proposals on flexible parental leave and equal pay.
