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Andrew Quinn

SNP bill giving parents of sick children more leave from work set to become law

An SNP bill which will give parents of premature and sick babies additional leave should soon become law.

Stuart McDonald is the driving force behind the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill which is having its third reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday.

It would give parents paid leave if their baby spends seven or more consecutive days being cared for in a health setting before they are 28 days old.

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