MHKs back motion 20 votes to four
An MHK hopes the Isle of Man can be a leading country in tackling access to period products after receiving support for a bill that would ensure everyone has free access to such products.
Douglas East member Joney Faragher's motion was backed 20 votes to four at this week's sitting of the House of Keys.
She wants to see period products freely available in healthcare and educational settings on the Island, with the Department of Health and Social Care overseeing the scheme.
Ms Faragher says it's something other nations are already doing:
Onchan member Rob Callister was among those to speak in favour of Joney Faragher's motion.
He's also calling for the 'anxieties and issues' girls face accessing period products in school to be addressed in the bill:
However, one MHK questioned whether the provision could have been included in existing legislation, instead of introducing a new bill.
Douglas Central member Chris Thomas warns primary legislation is expensive and requires significant consultation and budgeting.
But Mr Thomas says the issue could have been dealt with differently:
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