Anti-Social Behaviour Bill Mrs. Brooke To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will publish a draft Code of Practice relating to the proposed use of the powers to disperse groups of people in the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill. [121168] Ms Blears [holding answer 23 June 2003]: The Government will issue a draft Code of Practice on the powers to disperse groups as far as is practicable, during the course of, and to assist with, Parliament's consideration of the Bill. The Government intend to consult widely in drawing up this Code of Practice in order to give officers the best possible guidance and advice on using these powers. Mrs. Brooke To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will publish additional guidance to accompany the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill. [121169] Ms Blears [holding answer 23 June 2003]: The Government intend to issue draft guidance notes on the powers contained in the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, as far as is practicable, during the course of Parliament's consideration of the Bill.