Committees

Minister questioned on proposed energy price cap

16 January 2018

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee questions the Minister for Energy and Clean Growth Claire Perry MP, on the Government's proposed energy price cap as it continues its pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill.

Witnesses

Wednesday 17 January 2018, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

At 10am

  • Claire Perry MP, Minister for Energy and Clean Growth, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • Dan Monzani, Director of Energy, Networks and Markets, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Previous evidence session

The Committee has previously heard from energy companies on the likely impacts of capping prices and will now be asking the Minister about the provisions of the Bill and how it aims to protect vulnerable users. MPs last week questioned Dermot Nolan, chief executive of energy regulator Ofgem, which has responsibility for setting the price cap.

Chair's comments

Rachel Reeves MP, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, said: “This Committee has pledged to examine thoroughly the draft legislation to ensure it can deliver on the Government's pledge to secure fairer bills for consumers.

Aim of the session

We'll be using this session with the Minister to explore some of the criticisms of the Bill we have heard from energy companies and to test the Government's commitment to breaking down some of the barriers that make it difficult for consumers to switch suppliers.”

Further information

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