Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)),

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Smart Meters Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the imposition, by virtue of the Act, of charges under licences issued under the Gas Act 1986 or Electricity Act 1989; and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.—(Rebecca Harris)

Question agreed to.