Select committee: Public Accounts Committee
Conclusion 10
13th Report - Regulation of water, energy and broadband
Published 11 Sep 2026
Addressed to HM Treasury
Public Accounts Committee Regulation of water, energy and broadband All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
Martin Lewis told us that differing social tariff levels also make it difficult for consumers in financially vulnerable circumstances to compare companies’ offers and identify the best deals for themselves.25 Social tariffs are not always visible on Ofcom-accredited price comparison websites, making it difficult for customers to understand the benefits of social tariffs when making a decision to switch.26 Ofcom told us that it would consider talking to price comparison sites about making social tariffs more visible.27 18 Qq 10, 94 19 Qq 2, 11 20 Qq 2, 11 21 Q 18 22 Qq 8-10, 92 23 Independent Water Commission - Final Report, 21 July 2025, p.7; Q 11 24 Q 20 25 Q 11 26 Q 10 27 Q 80 11 Customers’ notification to companies of vulnerable circumstances
From: Public Accounts Committee, 13th Report - Regulation of water, energy and broadband (HC 105), 11 September 2026
Government response
Government response awaited: deadline 11 November 2026.