Introducing a general ongoing fit and proper requirement

Introducing a general ongoing fit and proper requirement | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Introducing a general ongoing fit and proper requirement Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 22 September 2025 Closed date: 1 November 2025 Status: Closed (awaiting decision) Topic: Energy licences and guidance Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are consulting on a proposal to modify a number of licences to introduce a general requirement for licensees to ensure senior personnel remain fit and proper on an ongoing basis. Consultation description The suitability of licence applicants is assessed by Ofgem prior to a licence being issued. However, currently only gas and electricity suppliers and the carbon dioxide transport and storage (CCS) licence holders have an obligation to ensure that individuals in senior roles are fit and proper on an enduring basis. As company leadership can change over time, we are consulting on a proposal to introduce an ongoing fit and proper requirement across all licences. This would introduce a continuous standard, requiring licensees to ensure that senior personnel remain suitable for their roles beyond the initial application stage. Who should respond We want to hear views from people with an interest in the requirements for licence holders and licence applicants. We particularly welcome views from: existing licensees potential licence applicants industry trade bodies consumer groups and charities Consultation documents Introducing a general ongoing fit and proper requirement [PDF, 356.91KB] How to respond Please send us your response by 31 October 2025 by emailing licensing@ofgem.gov.uk . You can also send a PDF (pdf), Word (doc) or Excel (xls) file as part of your response. Responses should be clearly marked if considered confidential. Respond name Ashley Hassell Respond telephone 0207 901 7000 Respond email licensing@ofgem.gov.uk Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close