To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations she has received on the establishment of alcohol disorder zones; and when such zones are planned to become operational. (190340)

The Home Office has not received any recent formal representations concerning alcohol disorder zones. The ADZ regulations have passed through both Houses of Parliament and we expect the regulations will be commenced in June 2008.

A copy of the updated guidance can be found on the Home Office website using the following link:

http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/operational-policing/alcohol-disorder-zone-guidance

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made on the introduction of alcohol disorder zones; and if she will make a statement. (193455)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the timetable for the commencement of alcohol disorder zones is. (194397)

The regulations in relation to alcohol disorder zones (ADZs) have passed through both Houses of Parliament, and we expect that they will be commenced in June 2008.

The updated guidance for ADZs is available on the Home Office website using the following link:

http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/operational-policing/alcohol-disorder-zone-guidance