HL Deb 08 November 1989 vol 512 c798

163 Clause 40, page 38, line 44, at end insert; using reasonable force if necessary.'.

The Lord Chancellor

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 163. In speaking to this amendment I speak also to Amendment No. 246. These amendments are to make clear that where a police constable is authorised by a court warrant to assist a person to exercise certain powers he may use reasonable force if necessary.

Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in the said amendment. —(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.