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Written question asked by Ruth Jones on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 July 2019. It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Germany: Muslims

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will raise with his German counterpart the decision by the City of Koblenz to ban the burqa at public swimming pools.

Answer

Thank you for asking me to consider the ban on the burqa at swimming pools in Koblenz. I can confirm that the ban is no longer in place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
281033
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Clothing Women Germany Muslims Religious freedom Swimming pools
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk