Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to suspend the right of retail energy companies to seek warrants for pre-payment meter installations while the Ofgem market-wide review investigates the use of such meters.

Ofgem have asked energy suppliers to pause the installation of prepayment meters under warrant until they have assured Ofgem they are compliant with all relevant regulations and obligations.

The Government’s 5-point plan on PPMs includes coordination with Ofgem in ensuring they take a more robust approach to make sure suppliers are complying with rules.

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State has asked suppliers to report back on the steps they have planned to identify customers who may have had a PPM installed inappropriately and confirm that appropriate action will be taken in these instances.