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Motion · S6M-00356 · 11 Jun 2021

Tribute to Period Dignity Campaigners, Lady Business

Lodged by Monica Lennon (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Larbert High School pupils Tilly O’Donnell, Meredith Rae, Abby Reid and Elle-Rose Fotheringham who, with the support of their teacher Mrs Howie, formed the period dignity activist group, Lady Business; notes that the group is committed to ending period poverty and championing period dignity for their peers and school community; commends the group’s leadership in securing access to period products in the school toilets, and holding assemblies to educate younger pupils about menstruation and help to reduce stigma; believes that the success of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021 was aided by grassroots activists and campaigners, including the founding members of Lady Business, who attended the rally at the Scottish Parliament to coincide with stage 1 of the Bill to campaign for everyone in Scotland who needs period products to be able to access them in a free and dignified manner, and, on completion of their education at Larbert High School, sends its best wishes to Tilly, Meredith, Abby and Elle-Rose for their future and hopes their campaigning and commitment to equality will continue to inspire other young people to be active citizens.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.