9(1)During the transitional period the provisions of Part 3 relating to—U.K.
(a)the designation of a universal service provider, and
(b)the imposition of regulatory conditions on postal operators,
have effect so far as necessary to enable OFCOM to undertake work with a view to making a designation, or imposing regulatory conditions, under that Part as soon as practicable on or after the appointed day.
(2)The work referred to in sub-paragraph (1) includes, in particular, consultation with existing licensed operators and others in connection with the imposition of regulatory conditions.
10U.K.The provisions of Part 3 also come into force at the beginning of the transitional period so far as necessary to enable the making of any regulations, order or scheme by OFCOM or the Secretary of State.
11(1)The provisions of section 55 and Schedule 8 (information) have effect during the transitional period so far as necessary for the purposes of the carrying out by OFCOM of their functions during or after that period.U.K.
(2)The provisions of section 56 (general restriction on disclosure of information) have effect accordingly.