Letter from Ed Miliband MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, to Claire Coutinho on the government’s failure to address the prepayment meter scandal.

Letter from Ed Miliband MP, Labour's Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, to Claire Coutinho on the government's failure to address the prepayment meter scandal.

Dear Secretary of State,

On Sunday during a media interview you acknowledged the government's continuing failure to secure redress for those affected by the prepayment meter (PPM) scandal.

During the worst energy security crisis in a generation, the government stood by as thousands of families had their homes forcibly entered into by energy companies in order for them to install PPMs.

It is a grave injustice that - more than a year after the Conservative government promised compensation for all affected families – 99% of those affected have received nothing at all.

You have now acknowledged that this is ‘completely unacceptable' and that you would ‘like to see everybody get the compensation that they need'.

The blame for this failure lies with you and your government. The scandal happened on your watch, you promised action and to date you have completely failed to make it happen.

The British public deserve a government that will stand up for the families who struggled most when energy bills rocketed.

Can you therefore explain:

1. What steps are you taking to ensure every affected family gets the compensation they deserve?
2. When can all the families waiting for compensation expect to receive it?
3. Will the government give the House a regular update on these figures, until all the families affected receive compensation?

Given the public interest in this matter, I will be releasing this letter to the press.

Your sincerely,

Ed Miliband MP

Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero