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3(1)Where—
(a)a travel document lawfully comes into the possession of an immigration officer or customs official (whether a qualified officer or not) without a power under paragraph 2 being exercised, and
(b)as soon as possible after taking possession of the document, the officer or official asks a constable whether the constable wishes to give a direction under paragraph 2(9) in relation to the document,
the officer or official may retain the document until the constable tells him or her whether or not the constable wishes to give such a direction.
(2)A request under sub-paragraph (1) must be considered as soon as possible.
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