To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what recent progress his Department has made on the national roll-out of smart meters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what recent representations he has received on the introduction of smart meters; and if he will make a statement.

Last year the Government announced their intention to mandate smart electricity and, where relevant, gas metering for all households in Great Britain. This will be a major project involving the installation of about 47 million smart meters. We have set an indicative timetable for a completion of the roll-out by the end of 2020. We published a consultation on aspects of implementation on 11 May 2009. The consultation is available on the open consultations section of the DECC website. Obviously replies are still being received to this consultation, the closing date is not until 3 August and all responses received will be considered.

In addition, officials have met with numerous organisations and individuals to discuss smart metering issues, including energy supply companies, network operating companies, metering businesses, consumer organisations and others with an interest in smart metering.