Equalisation of Tariffs for Gas and Electricity Bill

Key Points

• Requires the Secretary of State to make regulations to equalise specified tariffs for gas and electricity.
• Regulations would define which tariffs are subject to equalisation and how the alignment should be carried out.
• Covers connected purposes, enabling additional measures to support the equalisation effort.
• Regulations would typically be a form of secondary legislation detailing rules, timelines, and enforcement.
• May involve oversight or input from the energy regulator and other relevant bodies as part of implementation.

Progress

The bill had its first reading in the Commons on 14 October 2009 and is listed as at the 2nd reading in the Commons, indicating it is still early in its passage through Parliament.