27.Section 8 allows the Secretary of State acting on the recommendation of the Commission to modify by order section 7. This could, for example, be used to add a further exception to the general prohibition or modify the value or weight specified at section 7(1)(a) and (b). Such an order would be subject to approval by a resolution of both Houses of Parliament. Where the Secretary of State has received a recommendation from the Commission to amend the reserved area and the Secretary of State does not act upon it, he must place a report containing his reasons before Parliament.
Commentary on Sections Part II Licences for Postal Services Section 8: Power to modify section 7 by order