Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2005. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Smart Meters

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2005, Official Report, columns 796–97W on smart meters, what is involved in the work being undertaken by officials from his Department, Ofgem and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on a market framework and cost/benefit analysis; and when he expects the group will report.

Answer: My officials, working closely with Ofgem and Defra, are currently assessing the market framework for metering in the UK. Ofgem are currently undertaking an analysis of the costs/benefits of different kinds of innovative metering options, focusing on what evidence there is to support possible benefits and looking at what lessons can be learned from international experience in markets such as Italy and California. Their analysis will be completed by the end of the year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 25934; 439 c533W;439 c533W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Smart Meters
Monday, 17 October 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Electricity Meters
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk