OFGEM AND PREPAYMENT METER PRICES

Early day motion 166, tabled 23 November 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 64 members.

That this House welcomes Ofgem's proposals to ban unjustified price differences for prepayment meter customers; is concerned that prepay meter customers such as single parent families are often vulnerable and are overcharged compared to other customers; notes that Ofgem's measures will prevent the very worst differentials of up to £500 but considers that the new proposals do not go far enough as online direct debit prices will still be lower than prepayment meter prices; congratulates the National Housing Federation on championing the cause of some of the most vulnerable people on low incomes; and calls on the Government and Ofgem to ensure that extra charges to prepay customers are ended immediately.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.