Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tony Lloyd and Michael Shanks

Tuesday 28th November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Tony Lloyd (Rochdale) (Lab)]

6. If she will make an assessment of the impact of the mandatory code of practice for the involuntary installation of prepayment meters on vulnerable households.

[Michael Shanks (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Lab)]

20. If she will make an assessment of the impact of the mandatory code of practice for the involuntary installation of prepayment meters on vulnerable households.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Amanda Solloway)]

The Secretary of State and I met CEOs of energy suppliers recently. We emphasised that Ofgem’s new rules must be implemented and lead to improved protections for vulnerable consumers. We are working closely with Ofgem and the industry to ensure that that is the case.