2A

OFCOM may give a direction to the owner for the time being of the Postcode Address File requiring the owner—

a

to issue, and comply with, a code of practice dealing with the making of revisions to the File, or

b

to make such modifications of the code as are specified in the direction.

2B

A direction under subsection (2A) is enforceable under Schedule 7 to the Postal Services Act 2011; but, where it is given to a person who is not providing a postal service, that Schedule has effect with the omission of paragraphs 7(2) and (3), 8(4) and 11.

5

OFCOM may give a direction to the owner of the Postcode Address File as to the terms that may be imposed under subsection (1)(b).

6

If it does so, no term that contravenes the direction may be imposed under that provision.