Energy: Meters

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 31 March 2025.

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Photo of Andy McDonald Andy McDonald Labour, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he expects OFGEM will publish findings of its investigation into British Gas and the forced installation of prepayment meters.

Photo of Andy McDonald Andy McDonald Labour, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has set a deadline for OFGEM to publish findings of its investigation into British Gas and the forced installation of prepayment meters.

Photo of Andy McDonald Andy McDonald Labour, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has received interim findings from OFGEM’s investigation into British Gas on the forced installation of prepayment meters.

Photo of Miatta Fahnbulleh Miatta Fahnbulleh Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Ofgem’s investigation into the involuntary installation of prepayment meters (PPMs) by British Gas is ongoing. This is a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator, and it would not be appropriate for the government to comment on an ongoing investigation.

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