Commentary on provisions of the Act
Section 1 of the Act introduces the Schedule, which sets out the amendments to existing legislation to establish an entitlement to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay.
	Section 2 allows the Secretary of State to make regulations that make consequential amendments to secondary legislation. These regulations will be subject to the negative procedure.
	Section 3 sets out the extent and short title of the Act and makes provision for commencement.
	The Schedule consists of three Parts which are explained in more detail below:
Part 1 creates a statutory entitlement to Neonatal Care Leave
Part 2 creates a statutory entitlement to Neonatal Care Pay; and
Part 3 contains related amendments.