Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they had with Ofgem regarding their proposal to all energy companies to suspend the forced installation of prepayment meters.

Ofgem has asked all domestic energy suppliers to take immediate action and not install prepayment meters under warrant until they have provided assurances that they are in compliance with all relevant regulations and obligations.

Ministers and officials have regular discussion with Ofgem on matters related to the energy retail market, including prepayment meters. My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has written twice to Ofgem in the last 2 weeks, welcoming Ofgem’s focus on this issue and setting out expectations on the action to be taken where suppliers have not met the rules.