Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Energy: Meters

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of using prepayment meters on users of such meters in (1) managing their finances, (2) meeting the increased cost of living, and (3) other challenges.

Answer: No assessment has been made. The Government recognises that rising energy prices can make it more difficult for consumers with prepayment meters to buy the energy they need. Therefore, the Government has provided a £37 billion package of cost-of-living support to help households and businesses this winter, including a £15 billion targeted package of direct support for the most vulnerable households. A further funding package worth £26 billion will provide support to the most vulnerable households in 2023/24.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL4760
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Energy: Meters
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Energy Meters Cost of living Pre-payment
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk