David Frost, said, "The issue for businesses is that plans to extend parental leave could not only be an administrative nightmare, but could leave firms without key staff for long periods of time. While employers want to actively support flexible working, the Government must realise that extending parental leave at such an unprecedented rate will add more confusion and pressure to firms who are already struggling to compete. This country is becoming less competitive, the UK economic climate is worsening and the Government needs to offer our firms support at this difficult time rather than burdening them with more damaging employment legislation."