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Written question asked by Lord Sheikh (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Hanham (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 October 2010.


Niqabs

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of how often women who wear the niqab or burqa are refused entry to public buildings.
Answer

Such data are not recorded centrally by government; therefore no assessment has been made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1849; 721 c91WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Access Clothing Women Public buildings Muslims
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk