Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:39 pm on 9 November 2022.
Some of you may be wondering why there's a need to legislate on this issue, when we already have a positive action plan in place. Well, as we all know in this Senedd, legislation makes a strong statement that can have a more far-reaching effect on cultural practices and expectations. There are many examples where a legislative change has led to cultural changes that have affected people's everyday lives—issues such as the physical punishment of children, the disposal of plastic bags, wearing a seat belt in the car, and so forth. Setting standards about the way that we would like to live in legislation ensures a stronger, far-reaching message for the future, and it ensures that no-one will have to miss out or feel embarrassed about having a period and needing period products in the future.