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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Energy: Meters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether it is Government policy for energy companies to make it compulsory for customers to have smart meters installed if they wish to remain on a fixed tariff.

Answer

Government policy does not prescribe particular requirements around smart metering and energy tariffs, and has made it clear that choosing to upgrade to a smart meter is not compulsory for households.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
228547
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Energy Meters Prices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk