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<p> </p><p>Ofcom has set out its approach towards carrying out a full assessment of
end-to-end competition in its Guidance published in March 2013 (“Final Guidance on
Ofcom’s approach to assessing the impact on the universal service”). Although it has
not set out a specific timescale for a full review, Ofcom has in place a continuous
monitoring regime and access to key confidential data from Royal Mail and other postal
operators which would enable it to anticipate any potential threat to the universal
service.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ofcom has said that they are keeping market
developments under close monthly review and if this monitoring identified cause for
concern they would be able to carry out a review very quickly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>More information about Ofcom’s regulatory framework can be found on Ofcom’s
website (<a href="http://www.ofcom.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.ofcom.org.uk</a>).</p><p>
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