Parliament Talks Energy

Each of the events in Aberdeenshire, Southampton and Suffolk was part of the inquiry by the House of Commons Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change into consumer engagement and asked for the public’s views on their understanding of the energy industry.

The events brought together members of the public and parliamentarians to discuss how Parliament contributes to the debate on energy issues and scrutinises Government policy, particularly when it comes to consumer engagement with energy companies.

'Parliament Talks Energy' discussion groups

Each event included an introduction and talk from the local MP (who are all members of the Committee) followed by discussion groups on how energy companies engage with their customers and how much consumers know about their energy bills.

Notes were taken during the discussion groups and were submitted to the Committee's inquiry by Parliament's Outreach Service.

• Written evidence submitted by Parliamentary Outreach
• Additional quotes: Energy and Climate Change Committee ‘Parliament Talks Energy’ events

The Committee published its final report on 20 December 2012 which was also debated in the House of Commons on that day.

• Read the Report: Consumer Engagement with Energy Markets
• Watch Parliament TV: Debate of Energy and Climate Change Committee Report
• Read Commons Hansard transcript: Debate of Energy and Climate Change Committee Report

Where and when

'Parliament Talks Energy' took place on:

• 14 May at the Freemantle Community Centre, Southampton, chaired by Dr Alan Whitehead MP
• 18 May at East Bergholt High School, Suffolk, chaired by Tim Yeo MP
• 24 May at Banchory West Parish Church of Scotland, Aberdeenshire, chaired by Sir Robert Smith MP.

Further information

To find out more about 'Parliament Talks Energy':

E-mail: parliamentaryoutreach@parliament.uk 
Telephone: 020 7219 1650

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