Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will hold discussions with Ofgem on publishing an update on the compliance action being taken against energy suppliers found to be in breach of their licensing conditions.

The energy regulator Ofgem is responsible for ensuring energy suppliers comply with their regulatory obligations. Ofgem publishes the outcome of its compliance and enforcement here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-policy-and-regulation/compliance-and-enforcement/retail-compliance-and-enforcement.

Ofgem has recently carried out a number of Market Compliance Reviews over the market, these are aimed at driving up standards across the market. Energy is an essential service and customers need confidence in their energy suppliers. The Government has asked Ofgem to take action to address weaknesses that have been identified. Ofgem plans to provide ongoing updates on progress against those actions. Further detail of the review can be found following this link: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/17-energy-suppliers-need-do-more-help-vulnerable-customers-winter.