Motion to approve Menstrual Leave Regulations 2023

This House approves:

(1) The Draft Menstrual Leave Regulations 2023.

This Motion was written and submitted by The Most Hon. Sir NeatSaucer KG KD KP CT OM GCB PC MP, Secretary of State for Devolved Affairs, on behalf of the 33rd Government.

Opening Speech

Deputy Speaker,

As we stand here today, there are many who undergo the painful process of Menstruation. I could only empathise with the pain many of them have to face, however, the Government is ready to take charge and deliver concrete action. We have proposed to create a new category of employment leave entitled “Menstrual Leave”, one which can be availed monthly by those who undergo this process.

The Government has defined the process of menstruation, in line with the NHS Definition on the subject of periods, and that such leave be available for a period between 3 and 5 days a month, fully paid up, with all benefits provided to similar leave, under Part IV of the regulations. This amount has been decided with the help of scientific advice which suggests that the average time spent on menstruation in a month, i.e. the process of shedding the uterus line is at three days of heavy bleeding, and thus we have made the provision in such a manner that such leave can be availed for a period between three to five days.

I commend this motion to the House.

This Division will end on the 6th at 10PM