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97F: Schedule 4, page 97, leave out lines 14 to 16 and insert— “(6) An authorised investigator exercising powers granted by a warrant under paragraph 1 may use reasonable force in respect of property if necessary in the exercise of those powers. (7) Sub-paragraphs (8) to (10) apply where, by virtue of paragraph 3(3), a person other than an authorised investigator may exercise powers granted by a warrant under paragraph 1. (8) Where the person is a constable, the constable may use reasonable force in respect of property or persons if necessary in the exercise of the powers. (9) Where the person is not a constable, the person may use reasonable force in respect of property if necessary in the exercise of the powers. (10) But a person may use reasonable force under sub-paragraph (9) only in the company, and under the supervision, of an authorised investigator. (11) Sub-paragraphs (6) to (9) do not permit the use of force to enforce the requirement described in paragraph 2(1)(f).”