# Postal Services Act 2011, Paragraph 4

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/5/schedule/7/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/postal-services-act-2011/schedule-7/paragraph-4
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