Prepayment Meters: victims must see compensation before the winter and debts fully written off

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Responding to the announcement that thousands of energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1,000 each in response to the prepayment meters scandal, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and long-time campaigner on this issue Wera Hobhouse said:

“It is high-time that the victims of this scandal are recognised and properly compensated after energy companies rode rough-shod over them in this disgraceful way. Those affected have already waited too long for justice. Pay outs now need to be made in time for the winter months, when we know energy costs are higher.

“The Conservative Party neglected these victims and ignored Liberal Democrat attempts to prevent more people suffering forced installations. Today they should feel ashamed of their failures.

“And to think that some may still not have all their debt written off is simply not right. These companies need to write off the debts they forced upon the people who bore the brunt of this scandal.”

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Notes to Editors:

Further information on Wera Hobhouse MP’s campaigning on the issue can be found here: https://www.libdems.org.uk/press/release/lib-dem-bill-to-stop-prepayment-meter-installations-blocked-by-govt