Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 20 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Schools: Sanitary Products
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to ensure that free period products provided in schools are (a) certified organic single use disposables and (b) additive-free.
- Answer
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Nobody should have to miss out on education because of their period, which is why the department provides free period products to girls and women in their place of study through the Period Products Scheme. The scheme aims to remove periods as a barrier to accessing education and addresses pupils being unable to afford period products. Since the scheme began in 2020, 82% of eligible organisations in Devon have placed at least one order.
The scheme offers a broad range of products for organisations to choose from, including certified organic and chemical-free tampons and pads, as well as reusable options such as period pants. The Lil-Lets organic range, available on the scheme, meets recognised certification standards and is free from harmful chemicals.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 61605
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Schools Sanitary products
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- 2025-09-05 23:33:00 +0100
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