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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Wednesday, 13 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 September 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Friday, 22 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Meters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he expects the Ofgem Code of Practice for the involuntary installation of pre-payment meters to become mandatory.

Answer

On 13 September Ofgem published its decision on new rules for suppliers in relation to involuntary prepayment meter installations. These rules will be implemented into supplier licence conditions on 8 November and therefore become mandatory. The Code of Practice that all suppliers have agreed to remain in place in the meantime.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
199485
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Codes of practice Energy Ofgem Meters Pre-payment
Link
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