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Department: Department for Education
Monday 20th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait Mr Gibb
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I would be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and the headteachers he has in mind.

Greg Mulholland Portrait Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West) (LD)
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It is deeply shocking that in the 21st century, some girls, including in Leeds, are not going to school because they cannot afford sanitary products. Will the Secretary of State eliminate the problem by introducing free sanitary products for all girls receiving free school meals?

Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue. I shall look at it carefully and write to him about it.