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That this House notes that, according to the National Consumer Council's recent report, Lifelines, around two million customers pay for their gas on pre-payment meters and more, about 3.6 million, do so for their electricity; recognises that PPMs are the most expensive payment method and notes that 1.3 million people in the UK are estimated to be in fuel poverty, and that over one million fuel poor are paying more per unit for their energy on PPMs, than those who can pay by other methods; further notes that the 12 per cent. to 15 per cent. of households without a bank account are forced to use PPMs, as are those who are in debt to suppliers, those who have a poor credit rating and those who are unfortunate enough to live at an address where the previous occupants had a bad credit rating; welcomes the Government's target to eradicate fuel poverty in the UK by 2016; and therefore calls on the Government to take action, as a matter of urgency, to explore the option of requiring a unit of energy to cost the same across all payment methods, to ensure that the poor no longer have to pay more for their fuel.
That this House notes that, according to the National Consumer Council's recent report, Lifelines, around two million customers pay for their gas on pre-payment meters and more, about 3.6 million, do so for their electricity; recognises that PPMs are the most expensive payment method and notes that 1.3 million people...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the advertising budget was for each privatisation of a nationalised industry since 1979. - No figures and will write.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the advertising budget was for each privatisation of a nationalised industry since 1979. - No figures and will write.
Which European treaties or legislation are the basis for any United Kingdom regulation governing the creation and generation of publicly owned corporations which provide services relating to national rail, urban passenger transport, the generation and distribution of electricity, and potable water supplies and urban drainage. [HL 5031]. - None.
Which European treaties or legislation are the basis for any United Kingdom regulation governing the creation and generation of publicly owned corporations which provide services relating to national rail, urban passenger transport, the generation and distribution of electricity, and potable water supplies and urban drainage. [HL 5031]. - None.
Written Statement on the publication of Halcrows first annual report monitoring the effectiveness of pilot schemes to charge utility companies a daily rate for carrying out works in the street on reducing traffic disruption. (Inc fact that the 2 volume report is in the Libraries Dep 03/2494).
Written Statement on the publication of Halcrows first annual report monitoring the effectiveness of pilot schemes to charge utility companies a daily rate for carrying out works in the street on reducing traffic disruption. (Inc fact that the 2 volume report is in the Libraries Dep 03/2494).
That this House notes that, according to the National Consumer Council's recent report, Lifelines, around two million customers pay for their gas on pre-payment meters and more, about 3.6 million, do so for their electricity; recognises that PPMs are the most expensive payment method and notes that 1.3 million people in the UK are estimated to be in fuel poverty, and that over one million fuel poor are paying more per unit for their energy, on PPMs, than those who can pay by other methods; further notes that the 12 per cent. to 15 per cent. of households without a bank account are forced to use PPMs, as are those who are in debt to suppliers, those who have a poor credit rating and those who are unfortunate enough to live at an address where the previous occupants had a bad credit rating; welcomes the Government's target to eradicate fuel poverty in the UK by 2016; and therefore calls on the Government to take action, as a matter of urgency, to explore the option of requiring a unit of energy to cost the same across all payment methods, to ensure that the poor no longer have to pay more for their fuel.
That this House notes that, according to the National Consumer Council's recent report, Lifelines, around two million customers pay for their gas on pre-payment meters and more, about 3.6 million, do so for their electricity; recognises that PPMs are the most expensive payment method and notes that 1.3 million people...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent discussions she has had with Energywatch on measures to help elderly consumers develop a greater understanding of their rights in relation to energy companies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent discussions she has had with Energywatch on measures to help elderly consumers develop a greater understanding of their rights in relation to energy companies.
That this House, while welcoming the introduction this year of the choice of direct payments of benefits, pensions and tax credits into banks, building societies and Post Office card accounts, nevertheless expresses concern that elderly people, many of whom do not hold such accounts, are penalised around ??2 monthly for paying domestic utility bills by means other than direct debit; and calls upon utility companies to exempt pensioners from such treatment and allow them to make payment using traditional means.
That this House, while welcoming the introduction this year of the choice of direct payments of benefits, pensions and tax credits into banks, building societies and Post Office card accounts, nevertheless expresses concern that elderly people, many of whom do not hold such accounts, are penalised around ??2 monthly for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to consult the utilities companies on the detailed regulations that will accompany the Traffic Management Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to consult the utilities companies on the detailed regulations that will accompany the Traffic Management Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will comply with the Cabinet Office's guidance on consultation when consulting on the detailed regulations which accompany the Traffic Management Bill. - We will comply with Cabinet Office guidance when consulting on any such regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will comply with the Cabinet Office's guidance on consultation when consulting on the detailed regulations which accompany the Traffic Management Bill. - We will comply with Cabinet Office guidance when consulting on any such regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the impact of the introduction of broadband has been taken into account in the Regulatory Impact Assessment on local government and the utility companies of the proposed Traffic Management Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the impact of the introduction of broadband has been taken into account in the Regulatory Impact Assessment on local government and the utility companies of the proposed Traffic Management Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Regulatory Impact Assessment on local government and the utility companies of the proposed Traffic Management Bill will be made available to Parliament.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Regulatory Impact Assessment on local government and the utility companies of the proposed Traffic Management Bill will be made available to Parliament.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list the parties who have been asked by his Department to contribute to the Regulatory Impact Assessment on local government and the utility companies of the proposed Traffic Management Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list the parties who have been asked by his Department to contribute to the Regulatory Impact Assessment on local government and the utility companies of the proposed Traffic Management Bill.
What advice they will give to United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament on the Conciliation Committee regarding amendment 95 to Article 53.1 in the Classical Directive and amendment 50 to Article 55.1 in the Sectoral Directive. [HL 4684].
What advice they will give to United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament on the Conciliation Committee regarding amendment 95 to Article 53.1 in the Classical Directive and amendment 50 to Article 55.1 in the Sectoral Directive. [HL 4684].
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment her Department has made of whether (a) electricity demand is likely to surpass 54.4 GW in England and Wales during this winter, (b) gas demand is likely to surpass 450 Mcm during this winter and (c) there is...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment her Department has made of whether (a) electricity demand is likely to surpass 54.4 GW in England and Wales during this winter, (b) gas demand is likely to surpass 450 Mcm during this winter and (c) there is...