MOTHERS IN THE LABOUR MARKET

That this House is concerned by recent research into the work that mothers are carrying out in the UK labour market; notes that the research finds that women with children are much more likely to undertake part-time than full-time work; further notes that due to the current nature of part-time work, these women are forced into lower skilled jobs; believes that this represents a waste of the qualifications, skills and experience of professional women; further believes that women should not have to sacrifice job status and responsibility when also bringing up children; and calls on the Government to legislate for flexible working for parents of young children.