Menstrual Hygiene Day

Early day motion 1285, tabled 12 June 2023 by Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party). Signed by 38 members.

That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by recognising the reality of period poverty in the UK, which has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis; notes that last year there was an 87 per cent surge in demand for free period products by women and people who menstruate; highlights that those on the lowest incomes currently have to choose between buying period products and buying food; celebrates the progressive policymaking in Scotland which is the first country in the world to address this problem and recognise that free access to and provision of period products for all is a right; and urges the Government to follow in these footsteps by rectifying these obvious and unacceptable inequalities, and to show real leadership in ensuring that free period products are as common a sight in public buildings as toilet rolls are today.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 26, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Labour 2, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.