Competition In The Energy Market

EDM number 994 in 2007-08, proposed by Mike Weir on 21/02/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Competition, Energy, Industry, Service industries and Utilities.

That this House notes with concern the massive profits being announced by energy companies weeks after they have imposed very substantial price rises on consumers; believes that the option of switching suppliers is not available to many consumers, especially those who are suffering most from rising prices; further believes that there is an urgent need for an investigation into the operation of the energy market and, in particular, whether there are any anti-competitive practices amongst the big six energy companies; and urges the Government to instruct the competition authorities to launch an investigation into the energy market.

This motion has been signed by a total of 49 MPs.