A Bill to require the Secretary of State to raise the level of debt below which pre-paid meter customers may change their energy supplier; and for connected purposes;
House of Commons
20 December 2012
The bill would require the government to raise the debt threshold that allows a customer with a pre-paid energy meter to switch to a different supplier. In effect, more debt can be owed before switching is blocked, with related provisions to implement the change across the energy market.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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The Bill had its first reading on 5 September 2012 through the Ten Minute Rule procedure. The second reading was expected on 18 January 2013 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor, John Robertson.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
