Motion text
That this House recognises that losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult and painful challenges that many of us face; further recognises that common symptoms of grief include feeling shocked and numb, overwhelming sadness, tiredness or exhaustion, anger and guilt; notes that an employee has the right to time off if a dependent dies but that under current legislation, statutory bereavement pay is only available to eligible parents if their children die before they turn 18, or if a baby is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy; further notes that research commissioned by the charity Sue Ryder calculates that grief experienced by employees who have lost a loved one costs the UK economy £23 billion a year through reduced productivity, and the Treasury nearly £8 billion as a result of reduced tax revenues and increased use of NHS and social care resources; and calls on the Government to urgently consult with stakeholders on the best way to introduce paid bereavement leave, with a view to introducing a statutory right to two weeks.
Signatures (13)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
12 November 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 November 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 November 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2020
Dowd, Peter
Labour
Signed on
17 November 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 November 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
23 November 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
7 December 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.