Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

Part II U.K. Licences for Postal Services

Restriction on provision of postal services U.K.

8 Power to modify section 7 by order. U.K.

(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.