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EnactedDomestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018

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Proposed amendments

50 amendments across 9 provisions

Clause 1 10

Amendment 1#9777WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from beginning to “, the” and insert “By 28 October 2018 or five months after this Act is passed (whichever is the sooner),”
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 1#9928Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
the need to ensure that adequate protection exists for vulnerable domestic customers, including ensuring those customers who currently benefit under a cap imposed by the Authority on rates or amounts charged for, or in relation to, the supply of gas or electricity because they appear to the Authority to be vulnerable, retain those benefits.”
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The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 2#9767WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
the need to ensure that holders of supply licences communicate with domestic customers in appropriate formats about the different domestic supply contracts which are available, including any tariff cap which may apply.”
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 2#9951Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
the need to ensure that holders of supply licences communicate with domestic customers in appropriate formats about the different domestic supply contracts which are available, including any tariff cap which may apply.”
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 3#9814WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
After “cap” insert “or tariff cap exemption”
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 3#9925WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
Subject to subsections (9) to (12), sections 11C to 11H of the Electricity Act 1989 and sections 23B to 23G of the Gas Act 1986 apply to modifications of the standard supply licence conditions made under this section.
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 4#9816WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
the need to ensure that adequate protection exists for vulnerable domestic customers, including ensuring those customers who currently benefit under a cap imposed by the Authority on rates or amounts charged for, or in relation to, the supply of gas or electricity because they appear to the Authority to be vulnerable, retain those benefits.”
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 4#9926Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
At end insert—
The Secretary of State must ensure that a statutory consumer advocate for energy consumers is not disadvantaged by the cost of the appeals process.”
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The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 5#9708WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
Subject to subsections (9) to (12), sections 11C to 11H of the Electricity Act 1989 and sections 23B to 23G of the Gas Act 1986 apply to modifications of the standard supply licence conditions made under this section.
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 6#9813WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
At end insert—
The cost of an appeal initiated by a statutory consumer advocate for energy consumers must be met by the Exchequer.”
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1

Clause 2 8

Amendment 5#9932Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
must make provision requiring that the cap be referred to as “the temporary price cap” and not by any other name in any communications that holders of supply licences have with customers;”
Stage
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Marshalled no.
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 6#9952Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
must make provision requiring information relating to different domestic supply contracts and tariff cap conditions to be communicated by holders of supply licences to their domestic customers in appropriate formats.”
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 7#9837Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
must make provision specifying the information that holders of supply licences must include in communications to customers regarding the cap, including—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 8#9784WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (e)
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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 9#9768Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
must make provision requiring information relating to different domestic supply contracts and tariff cap conditions to be communicated by holders of supply licences to their domestic customers in appropriate formats.”
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 10#9778Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out “But tariff conditions may not” and insert “Tariff conditions may”
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 11#9832Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out “or” and insert “and”
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2
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11
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2
Amendment 12#9851Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consider the needs of vulnerable and disabled customers

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
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2
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 2

Clause 3 8

Amendment 13#9848WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
Tariff cap conditions do not apply in relation to any supply of electricity by a holder of a supply licence who, in relation to the supply, has complied with—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 14#9849Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out “may” and insert “must”
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14
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 15#9850Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert “if the cap would, in the Authority’s view, lead to a rise in price for such customers; and”
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15
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 16#9780Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
It is unlawful to exercise the power conferred by subsection (2)(b) if the customer has not provided a notice of their willingness to be exempt from the tariff cap (an “opt-in notice”).”
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 17#9781Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
A consultation under subsection (3) must actively seek the views of—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 18#9779Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
For the purpose of subsection (2)(b), the Authority must have regard to whether the standard variable rates offer additionality.
Stage
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 19#9833Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out subsection (4) and insert—
The Authority must consult before taking the steps described in section 4 in relation to proposed modifications which consist of or include provisions to be made in the exercise of the power conferred by subsection (2)(b).
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 20#9852WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the context surrounding the introduction of the tariff cap conditions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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After
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3
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3

Clause 4 1

Amendment 21#9829Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
stating the reason for making any modifications,”
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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4

Clause 5 2

Amendment 22#9846Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
Within 28 days of the modification being published, each holder of a supply licence must write to its customers notifying them of the modification.
Stage
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22
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5
Amendment 23#9819Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
Within the period of 28 days of the modifications being published by the Authority, holders of domestic supply licences must—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5

Clause 6 1

Amendment 24#9834Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
Such a review must, among other things, have regard to—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 6

Clause 7 9

Amendment 8#9923Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a)
Stage
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7
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Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 25#9785WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
The Secretary of State must within six months of the passing of this Act publish a statement outlining the criteria that are to be used by the Authority in the review to assess whether conditions are in place for effective competition for domestic supply contracts.”
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Marshalled no.
25
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 26#9786Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from “must” to end of line 40 and insert “have regard to the extent to which—
progress has been made in installing smart meters for use by domestic customers;
Stage
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26
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 27#9862Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert “and the level of protection in place for disabled domestic customers.”
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Marshalled no.
27
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 28#9864Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert “; and
the activities of energy switching and price comparison web services.”
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28
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 29#9774WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
leave out paragraphs (b) and (c)
Stage
Committee stage
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7
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3
Marshalled no.
29
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 30#9775Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out paragraph (a)
Stage
Committee stage
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Clause
7
Page
5
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9
Marshalled no.
30
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 31#9863Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
at end insert—
The statement must have regard to the level of protection in place for disabled domestic customers.”
Stage
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7
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Marshalled no.
31
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7

Clause 8 9

Amendment 9#9924Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from “2020” to end of line 36
Stage
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8
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Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 10#9949Not movedRemoves provision
Amendment text
Leave out Clause 8 and insert the following new Clause—
“Termination of tariff cap conditions
Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
8
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 11#9948AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Ongoing relative tariff differential

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
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Clause
8
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 32#9783Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from “effect” to end of line 36 and insert “upon the completion of the smart meters programme unless the statement published by the Secretary of State under section 7 at the time of the completion of the smart meters programme is to the effect that the conditions are not yet in place for effective competition for domestic supply contracts, in which case the tariff cap conditions have effect for another year.
Tariff cap conditions can be extended repeatedly under the provisions in subsection (1) until the end of 2023 when they cease to have effect.”
Stage
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32
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 33#9815Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from “effect” to end of line 36 and insert “on a date specified by the Secretary of State in regulations made by statutory instrument.
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
Stage
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Marshalled no.
33
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 34#9776Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from “2020” to end of line 36
Stage
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Marshalled no.
34
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 35#9782Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out from “2020” to end of line 36 and insert—
The Secretary of State may by regulations extend the tariff cap conditions beyond 2020.
Stage
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Marshalled no.
35
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 36#9787WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Ongoing relative tariff differential

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
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AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
8
Marshalled no.
36
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 36A#9830Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Ongoing relative tariff differential

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
8
Marshalled no.
36A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8

Clause 9 2

Amendment 37#9788Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
leave out “or expedient”
Stage
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9
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42
Marshalled no.
37
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 9
Amendment 38#9896Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Information on energy websites regarding the tariff cap conditions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

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After
Clause
9
Marshalled no.
38
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 9