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
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This Bill would require the Secretary of State to raise the debt level below which pre-paid meter customers may switch their energy supplier. In effect, more customers with pre-paid meters who owe money would be eligible to change supplier. It aims to improve consumer choice and competition for those using pre-paid meters.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred on 5 September 2012; no further stages are recorded in this data.
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5 Sept 2012
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 The second reading was expected on 18 January 2013 but was withdrawn.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.
