Explanatory Notes

Postal Services Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 26

28 July 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part II Licences for Postal Services

Section 15: References to the Competition Commission

34.Section 15 allows the Postal Services Commission to make references to the Competition Commission requiring the latter to investigate and report on whether:-

35.The Postal Services Commission may vary the terms of a reference. They may also specify what adverse effects they believe matters specified in the reference may be expected to have and any modifications of the licence by which it considers that those effects could be remedied or prevented. The Postal Services Commission shall give the Competition Commission any related information or assistance that it considers appropriate or which has been requested by the Commission.