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.