Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by John Robertson (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 1 December 2011 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Topical Questions
- Question
- An early-day motion tabled today, signed by me and the hon. Members for St Ives (Andrew George), for South Suffolk (Mr Yeo) and for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas), calls on Ofgem to raise the level of debt for which pre-payment meter customers can switch suppliers from £200 to £350. According to the House of Commons Library, that would help more than 200,000 people immediately. Can we rely on the Secretary of State's support?
- Answer
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We are working on a number of issues to try to ensure that those with pre-payment meters are given the best possible deal—that they can switch easily, and can opt for credit rather than pre-payment meters when that will help them. And yes, the hon. Gentleman can be assured that we will continue to pursue that agenda as vigorously as possible.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 536 c1080
- Session
- 2010-12
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- 1st Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Energy Meters
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