NON-DIRECT DEBIT SURCHARGE BY ENERGY COMPANIES

Early day motion 937, tabled 13 January 2014 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 35 members.

That this House notes that 17 energy companies are effectively charging consumers extra for not paying by direct debit; condemns those companies for that practice; further notes that four energy companies offer other payment methods at no extra cost; concludes that many companies are charging excessive fees to consumers using alternate payment methods; and therefore urges Ofgem and the Government to investigate those charges.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.