Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the period product scheme will continue within schools in 2026-27.

Nobody should have to miss out on education due to their period, which is why the government provides access to free period products to girls and women who need them in their place of study. Schools and colleges are able to order free period products via an online portal with the national supplier for the scheme, Phs. The current contract with Phs is due to end in August 2026, and the department is in the process of procuring a supplier to continue the scheme.