Work and Families Bill

First, I am delighted that the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Norman Lamb) is delighted. Secondly, to respond to the hon. Member for North-West Norfolk (Mr. Bellingham), the amendment will ensure that the regulations are clear and that everyone fully understands the position. As I said in my speech, the expectation is that, given the arrangements, there will be very few occasions on which additional paternity leave will last longer than a year. However, as hon. Members know, we are a listening Government and we respond to people’s concerns. We wanted to do everything that we could to make the position clear, and that is why we have tabled the amendment at this stage.