Paragraph 19 I1

In Schedule 7 to the Postal Services Act 2011 (enforcement of regulatory requirements) for paragraph 4 substitute—

“4

(1)

Before giving a notification under paragraph 2, OFCOM must consider whether it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998.

(2)

OFCOM must not give a notification under paragraph 2 if they consider that it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998.

(3)

In a case where OFCOM decide that it would be more appropriate to proceed under the Competition Act 1998, they must publish a statement to that effect in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing their decision to the attention of persons whom they consider are likely to be affected by it.”