60.Section 42 imposes a duty on the Commission, in consultation with the Council, to provide advice and information to the Secretary of State about the number and location of public post offices and their accessibility to users. In the Act, a public post office means any post office from which any postal services are provided directly to the public (whether or not together with other services).
Commentary on Sections Part III Other Functions of the Commission and the Council Section 42: Duties in relation to public post offices