Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 21 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 March 2025. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Energy: Meters
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what data his Department holds on (a) the number of prepayment meters forcibly installed by British Gas between 1 January 2022 and 31 January 2023 and (b) the number of those subject to forced installation that have since received compensation.
- Answer
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In March 2023, British Gas previously confirmed that it installed 25,000 PPMs under warrant in 2022. If any of these installations were completed wrongfully then it is vital that affected customers are appropriately compensated.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 40167
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- British Gas Energy Ofgem Meters Pre-payment
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 19:21:32 +0100
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