# The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007, Paragraph 3: Unavailable search results


Subject to paragraph 4, the results of the search included in a search report under paragraph 1(d) must not fail to answer such enquiries as formed the basis of the search, nor fail to give the information originally sought, unless—
(a) a record from which the answer or result could be deduced is not held by or obtainable under any circumstances from—
(i) a local authority in the case of a search report required by regulation 9(k)(ii) (personal search of the local land charges register) or 9(l) (local enquiries), or authorised by regulation 10(m)(i) (supplementary local enquiries); or
(ii) any person in the case of any other search report, and
(b) a statement is also included in the search report indicating—
(i) that a particular result is not included; and
(ii) the reason under sub-paragraph (a) for failing to include the result.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/992/schedule/7/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/home-information-pack-regulations-2007/schedule-7/paragraph-3
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