OFGEM AND THE RETAIL GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKET

Early day motion 2100, tabled 18 July 2011 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House welcomes Ofgem's recently announced plans to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the retail energy market; notes the support from consumers, Consumer Focus, Which?, Citizens Advice, Age UK and uSwitch along with independent generators and small energy suppliers; further notes the large increases in retail energy prices over the past few years which has left many consumers facing significant additional costs; and calls on the Government to implement a sustainable energy strategy that prioritises retail fuel price affordability.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1.