Motion text
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find difficult to discuss, and as such the number of girls affected is likely to be higher than any estimates available; applauds the brilliant work of charities and organisations alike who have been trying to address the issue through charitable donations and distribution of sanitary products; and calls on the Government to take immediate action to ensure that girls are not prevented from going to school because they do not have access to sanitary products, including the provision of free sanitary products in schools for those girls needing them.
Signatures (29)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 September 2017
Swinson, Jo
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 September 2017
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 September 2017
Lloyd, Stephen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 September 2017
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 October 2017
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 October 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
10 October 2017
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 March 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 October 2017
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 November 2017
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
1 November 2017
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
9 October 2017
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 October 2017
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 January 2018
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
10 October 2017
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
10 October 2017
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on
9 October 2017
Howarth, Mr George
Labour
Signed on
10 October 2017
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
18 October 2017
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 November 2017
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 October 2017
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
11 October 2017
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
10 October 2017
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 October 2017
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 October 2017
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
26 April 2018
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 October 2017
Reeves, Ellie
Labour
Signed on
6 December 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.