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New rules on Muslim veils in the Commons have been criticised by Respect MP George Galloway as 'heavy handed'

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By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 20:34 EST, 8 December 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 20:34 EST, 8 December 2012 . New curbs on Muslim veils in the Commons were criticised by Respect MP George Galloway last night, writes Simon Walters. Mr Galloway, whose Bradford West constituency has a large ethnic population, said the restrictions could discriminate against Muslim women. The rule for everyone who works at the Palace of Westminster states: ‘You may be required to remove any covering which obscures your face.’ Discriminates: Respect MP George Galloway has attacked new curbs on Muslim veils in the Commons . Mr Galloway said: ‘Everyone understands the need to have proper security. 'But these rules seem a little heavy handed and confusing to me. We live in a multi-faith society and need to be sensitive about that.’ But one MP said it would be better for visitors: ‘It will be much more welcoming for them if they are greeted by someone whose face they can see clearly.’ 'Heavy handed': The rule for everyone who works at the Palace of Westminster states: 'You may be required to remove any covering which obscures your face.' Mr Galloway says people 'need to be sensitive about that'