Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Sion Simon (Labour), on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 31 members in total.

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EXEMPTION FROM UTILITY BILL PAYMENT SURCHARGES FOR PENSIONERS

That this House, while welcoming the introduction this year of the choice of direct payments of benefits, pensions and tax credits into banks, building societies and Post Office card accounts, nevertheless expresses concern that elderly people, many of whom do not hold such accounts, are penalised around ??2 monthly for paying domestic utility bills by means other than direct debit; and calls upon utility companies to exempt pensioners from such treatment and allow them to make payment using traditional means.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1933 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Fees and charges Pensioners Utilities

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk