OFGEM AND PREPAYMENT METER PRICES

That this House welcomes Ofgem's proposals to ban unjustified price differences for prepayment meter customers; is concerned that prepay meter customers such as single parent families are often vulnerable and are overcharged compared to other customers; notes that Ofgem's measures will prevent the very worst differentials of up to £500 but considers that the new proposals do not go far enough as online direct debit prices will still be lower than prepayment meter prices; congratulates the National Housing Federation on championing the cause of some of the most vulnerable people on low incomes; and calls on the Government and Ofgem to ensure that extra charges to prepay customers are ended immediately.