CENTRICA'S PROFITS

Early day motion 904, tabled 26 February 2009 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 37 members.

That this House notes the announcement by Centrica of profits of 1.98 billion, equivalent to 60 per second; recognises that these extortionate profits are being made at a time when people and businesses are struggling to pay their energy bills, particularly at a time of economic downturn; further notes that gas prices have not been reduced in line with the fall in oil prices; and, given the false promises from energy companies that bills would fall, calls on the Government to impose a windfall levy on the excessive profits of the energy companies.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.