Part II Licences for Postal Services
Restriction on provision of postal services
8 Power to modify section 7 by order.
1
The Secretary of State may by order modify section 7.
2
No such order shall be made except on the recommendation of the Commission.
3
Before making such a recommendation, the Commission shall consult—
a
the Council,
b
licence holders, and
c
such other persons as the Commission considers appropriate.
4
Where the Commission makes such a recommendation but the Secretary of State decides not to make an order under this section, the Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a report containing the reasons for his decision.