Postal Services Act 2000
2000 CHAPTER 26
Commentary on Sections
Part II Licences for Postal Services
Section 41: Free services for the blind and partially sighted
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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