Explanatory Notes

Postal Services Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 26

28 July 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part III Other Functions of the Commission and the Council

Section 51: Relevant postal issues

70.Section 51 lays the foundations for setting out the functions of the Consumer Council for Postal Services by defining the postal issues and services that are to be covered. Relevant postal issues are defined by reference to relevant postal services. Relevant postal services are defined as those provided in connection with the provision of a universal postal service and any other postal services provided by licence holders in accordance with a licence under Part II.