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Statutory consultation on proposed modifications to the gas and electricity supply licences to reform the switching process for indebted prepayment meter customers – the Debt Assignment Protocol

Consultation status:
Closed (with decision)
Publication date:
Closing date:
Topic:
Metering
  • ➞ Prepayment meters
Consumer protection
Industry sector:
Supply and Retail Market

Decision:

This letter comprises a statutory consultation on a proposed change to the licence condition 14.6 to oblige gas and electricity suppliers to increase the monetary threshold at which they must facilitate the transfer of indebted prepayment customers from £200 to £500. This letter also seeks stakeholders’ views on minor consequential changes we are proposing to make to our Social Obligations monitoring guidance.

Respond name

Jonathan Blagrove

Respond telephone