House of Commons · Petition P002793
Pre-payment meter energy customers and forcible transfer
18 January 2023
Presented 1 time by 0 MPs
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At a glance
This petition concerning pre-payment meter energy customers and forcible transfer was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue summary
People on pre-payment meters face severe financial hardships, often being disconnected from energy supplies despite regulatory conditions intended to protect vulnerable households. Energy companies are forcibly transferring debt-ridden customers to pre-payment meters at an alarming rate without adequate checks for vulnerability.
Action requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to issue a ban on the forced installation of pre-payment meters by court warrant and make it compulsory to conduct detailed vulnerability checks before discussing voluntary options, with sanctions enforced against non-compliant companies.
Key facts
- 496 warrants were approved in one court in three minutes.
- Vulnerable households face increased risk of self-disconnection.
- New pre-payment meter customers often pay higher standing charges and unit rates.
Presentation timeline
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Presented 18 January 2023
No presenters recorded for this presentation.