Below is a link to an article on the issue of whether women should be allowed to wear full face veils, I think it's really in appropriate for politicians to come out with statements on this issue.
I believe they should deal with leaders of the community, and let them work within the community. If his real purpose is that these communities not isolate themselves from the rest of the culture, as Blair contends, he should work with the communities, not try to enforce his views from outside.

Taboo broken with veil debate | WORLD | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz