Explanatory Notes

Postal Services Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 5

13 June 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Restructuring of Royal Mail Group

Supplementary provisions

Section 13: Directions

79.This section provides that directions given under this Part of the Act must be in writing and may be varied or revoked by further directions. A person in receipt of a direction has a duty to comply with it and that duty is enforceable in civil proceedings.

80.Powers of direction are contained in sections 4(2) and 8(6) of this Part.