Micro Businesses and Energy Contract Roll-Over Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision to limit energy contract roll-over for micro businesses to 30 days; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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The Bill would require the government to set rules that limit energy contract roll-overs for micro businesses to a maximum of 30 days. It aims to give micro businesses a shorter, clearer window to review or switch energy deals and to prevent lengthy renewals, with related provisions to support the change.

Key Points

Imposes a 30-day limit on the roll-over of energy contracts for micro businesses.
Requires the Secretary of State to make provision implementing this limit.
Designed to give micro businesses more control and reduce surprises in energy renewals.
Covers connected provisions to make the limit effective across applicable contracts.

Progress

The Bill is currently at Second Reading in the House of Commons. After this stage, it will typically move to Committee for detailed scrutiny, followed by Report and Third Reading before progressing to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Micro businesses (including sole traders, small shops, startups) and their owners/managersEnergy suppliers and brokers dealing with micro business contracts

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Micro Businesses and Energy Contract Roll-Over

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 46 2012-2013, as introduced

BillCommons

24 Jan 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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