Edinburgh MP backs Hugh's Law Campaign
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has backed calls for the Government to introduce Hugh’s Law, providing protected leave and financial support for parents of seriously ill children.
Ms Jardine has signed a cross-party letter delivered to the Prime Minister, supported by more than 50 charities, medical bodies, businesses, unions, parents and parliamentarians, urging the Government to make Hugh’s Law a reality before the end of this Parliament.
The campaign was established by the parents of Hugh Menai-Davis, who died from cancer aged just six, to ensure other families do not face the additional fear of losing their jobs or financial security while caring for a seriously ill child. Ms Jardine met Hugh’s father earlier this year to hear more about the campaign and discuss how she could help.
Ms Jardine said: “No parent should have to choose between being there for their seriously ill child and keeping their job or paying their bills.
“Families facing the unimaginable deserve the time, security and financial support to be by their child’s side without worrying about the consequences for their employment.
“Having met Hugh’s father earlier this year, I have seen first-hand the strength behind this campaign and the importance of securing these protections for other families. I am proud to support Hugh’s Law and urge the Government to commit to delivering it in this Parliament, with a clear timetable for making these vital protections a reality.”