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FIRST UTILITY LOWERING CHARGES FOR NOT PAYING BY DIRECT DEBIT

Early day motion 1061, tabled 10 February 2014 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 29 members.

That this House congratulates First Utility for lowering the amount it charges when customers do not pay their energy bills by direct debit to just £2 per month; notes that prior to the backbench business debate on 4 February 2014 on energy companies charging their customers excessive fees for not paying by direct debit, First Utility charged £96 per year; believes that this change will help poorer customers and sets a good example to other energy companies; and urges them to follow this example.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.