CHARGES FOR PRE-PAYMENT METER CUSTOMERS

Early day motion 775, tabled 23 May 2000 by Hilary Benn (Labour). Signed by 84 members.

That this House notes with deep concern that consumers using pre-payment meters are currently being charged higher prices for their gas and electricity than those who pay by direct debit; regards this excessive charging of many people on low incomes, including those without access to bank accounts, as unacceptable; and urges Ofgem to ensure that this practice ends as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 59, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 8, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1, Unknown 1.