http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/26/section/43/notesPostal servicesCouncil policies and plansLegislationTrading standardsConsumer complaintsExplanatory Notes to Postal Services Act 2000Department of Trade and IndustryKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2014-03-03 26 28 July 2000 61 Section 43 provides that the Commission, in exercising its functions, should have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State issued under this section. Such guidance, which will need to be laid before each House of Parliament and subsequently published, will be concerned with social and environmental policies which may include policy on ensuring access to the post office network.