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Scotland has become the first country to provide free period products

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15.33 25 Nov 2020


Scotland has become the first country to provide free period products


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Scotland has become the first country in the world to provide free and universal access to period products after a four-year campaign. The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, passed unanimously through its final stage last night.

MSP Monica Lennon Central Scotland and Scottish Labour Health and Social Care spokesperson joined Sean on the show.


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