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MHK given leave to introduce free period products bill

Picture credit: Joney Faragher

Joney Faragher says move will bring IOM in line with other jurisdictions

An MHK says providing free period products in public buildings will bring the Isle of Man into line with its neighbours.

Douglas East member Joney Faragher has been given leave to introduce her Private Members Bill in the House of Keys.

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It would make the products available in publicly-coordinated toilets in a bid to help people who are caught short and those who struggle to afford them. 

In a vote to grant leave to introduce there were 21 votes in favour and just two members against.

Afterwards, Ms Faragher told Manx Radio there are 'two aims' of the bill:

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