ENERGY COMPANIES CHARGES FOR PAYMENT OTHER THAN BY DIRECT DEBIT

Early day motion 908, tabled 6 January 2014 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 26 members.

That this House is disappointed that the Co-operative Energy company has contacted its customers to say that they will be charged an extra £63 if they do not begin to pay their bills by direct debit; notes that the Government is taking measures to reduce energy bills by an average of £50; further notes that this move will hurt the poorest the most; believes that energy companies should not try to recoup this money by raising money in other areas; and calls for Co-operative Energy to treat all its customers fairly, regardless of their chosen payment method.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.