He says that Health Minister Stuart Syvret’s idea of installing condom machines in secondary-school toilets will not work in isolation and has called for a ‘holistic approach’ and the involvement of the entire Council of Ministers.
‘A knee-jerk reaction may assuage some concerns, but is it likely to be as effective as having a thorough, multi-faceted approach?’ he said.
‘Perhaps having condoms and contraceptive advice more readily available is something we have to reconsider, but it’s important that we address the issue as a whole, and I look forward to having discussions with the Health Minister and involving the Council of Ministers.’ Senator Vibert is concerned about the message that may be sent out if condom machines are installed in school toilets where youngsters below the age of consent can have access to them.
