Energy Bill (Consumer Protection)
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab): 17. What recent representations he has received on the level of consumer protection afforded by provisions of the Energy Bill. The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change (Gregory Barker): Robust consumer protection is at the heart of the green deal, and will be enshrined in the Bill’s provisions. Further details will be spelt out in secondary legislation later this autumn. Diana Johnson: I listened carefully to what the Minister said earlier about redress being open to individuals through, for example, the county court, but I am pleased to hear that he recognises the importance of good, strong consumer protection set out in regulations. I very much hope that the Government introduce that and provide robust protection for consumers. Gregory Barker: The hon. Lady makes some very good points. I am pleased to say that although we will publish the details later in the year, before the Bill is in Committee, I shall place in
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)17. What recent representations he has received on the level of consumer protection afforded by provisions of the Energy Bill.
The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change (Gregory Barker)Robust consumer protection is at the heart of the green deal, and will be enshrined in the Bill’s provisions. Further details will be spelt out in secondary legislation later this autumn.
Diana JohnsonI listened carefully to what the Minister said earlier about redress being open to individuals through, for example, the county court, but I am pleased to hear that he recognises the importance of good, strong consumer protection set out in regulations. I very much hope that the Government introduce that and provide robust protection for consumers.
Gregory BarkerThe hon. Lady makes some very good points. I am pleased to say that although we will publish the details later in the year, before the Bill is in Committee, I shall place in the House of Commons Library a paper summarising our approach to regulation and send her a copy.