French lawmakers propose ban on burqa in some public places including hospitals and schools . This follows comments from President France that the veil is ` ` not welcome '' in France . UNESCO estimates less than 100 women in France wear the full veil . More than half of French women would support a ban according to a recent poll .
French lawmakers propose ban on burqa in some public places including hospitals and schools . Inquiry follows comments from President Sarkozy that the veil is `` not welcome '' in France . Government estimates less than 2,000 women in France wear the full veil . More than half of French people would support a ban according to a recent poll .