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Motion · S2M-05525 · 1 Feb 2007

Switch Off Energy Debt

Lodged by Scott Barrie Members' Business Motion 39 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses concern at the high level of energy debt in Scotland; notes from the most recent figures published by Ofgem that 343,617 customers in Dunfermline and elsewhere owe their energy supplier an average of £181; further notes that energy prices remain high, with Scottish consumers typically paying more than £1,000 per year for their gas and electricity; is concerned that, according to Ofgem, the number of disconnections from energy supply has risen by 285% between September 2005 and September 2006, and believes that all energy suppliers should take urgent action to address the burden of debt on Scotland's most vulnerable households.

Supporters (39)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.