Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 87568

Energy: Prices

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Jayne Kirkham

Labour (Co-op)Truro and Falmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking with energy suppliers to help prevent large increases in energy bill direct debits.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
Ofgem is the energy regulator for Great Britain and works to protect energy consumers and ensure they are treated fairly. Under the terms of Ofgem’s Standard Licence Conditions, customers may challenge increased direct debit payment amounts with their sup...

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