COMPETITION IN THE ENERGY MARKET

Early day motion 994, tabled 21 February 2008 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 49 members.

That this House notes with concern the massive profits being announced by energy companies weeks after they have imposed very substantial price rises on consumers; believes that the option of switching suppliers is not available to many consumers, especially those who are suffering most from rising prices; further believes that there is an urgent need for an investigation into the operation of the energy market and, in particular, whether there are any anti-competitive practices amongst the big six energy companies; and urges the Government to instruct the competition authorities to launch an investigation into the energy market.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.