A new report launched at the FPI’s conference on Modern Motherhood in London yesterday (Wednesday) argues that Government policies need to talk about mothers, not just parents.
Fathers should have the right to a ‘Daddy’ month, already in place in some European countries, allowing them to take the main responsibility for childcare in a set month.
Maternity pay should also rise to minimum wage levels.
Chief executive of the FPI Mary MacLeod said, ‘The Government has done a lot to improve things for parents, but we think more could be done by Government and business to help and support mothers.
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