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Postal Services Act 2000

59.Section 41 gives the Secretary of State powers to direct the Commission to impose a licence condition requiring the licensee to provide free postal services for blind or partially sighted people. The Secretary of State shall consult the Commission and the Council before giving any directions. The section is designed to ensure the continuation of existing non-statutory practice by the Post Office who convey certain items, known as Articles for the Blind, free of charge for blind and partially sighted people.

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