Pre-Payment Meters (Temporary Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the installation of new pre-payment meters for domestic energy customers before 31 March 2023; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Wera HobhouseLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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This Bill would temporarily stop energy suppliers from installing new pre-payment meters in homes until 31 March 2023. It applies to domestic energy customers and covers related provisions. It is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Wera Hobhouse.

Key Points

Prohibits the installation of new pre-payment meters for domestic energy customers before 31 March 2023.
Applies only to new installations; existing pre-payment meters are not affected.
Includes provisions for connected or related purposes as part of the Bill.
Introduced in the House of Commons by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) and originates in the Commons.
Status: at the 1st reading stage in the Commons (as of 7 December 2022).

Progress

The Bill is at its initial stage (1st reading) in the House of Commons and has not yet advanced to the next stages of debate or scrutiny.

Who is affected?

Domestic energy customers (households) who would be offered or currently use pre-payment metersEnergy suppliers that install metersMeter installation and servicing companies

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

7 Dec 2022

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Pre-Payment Meters (Temporary Prohibition) Bill

23 Feb 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 212 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

26 Jan 2023

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