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, whether he plans to ask Ofgem for each energy supply company how many (a) fines are issued and (b) enforcement actions taken as a result of breaches to the Code of Practice for the involuntary installation of pre-payment meters once it becomes 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 remains in place in the meantime. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will continue to monitor the behaviour of suppliers and regulators going forwards and won't hesitate to intervene if necessary.

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