Energy: Tariffs

Baroness Trumpington Excerpts

Thursday 13th December 2012 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Verma]

My Lords, I remind the noble Lord that at least this Government have taken steps to help consumers who for far too long have not had information which is simple and easy to understand on their bills. The Government are at least taking those proposals forward. Just 15% of households switched last year and that is a really unacceptable percentage. We want to ensure that through the Energy Bill and through our consultations, we are putting the consumer at the heart of what we are doing. I am sure that when the Energy Bill comes to this House the noble Lord will look at it very carefully.

[Baroness Trumpington]

My Lords, whose tariff is employed to heat this House? Is the tariff very low? I ask because it is very cold here.

[Baroness Verma]

My Lords, I am afraid that I do not take responsibility for the tariff of this House, but I will take my noble friend’s request back to the facilities department.