Statute of Limitations

[adrian501]

I received a letter from a debt collection agency for a Gas bill from 1997. Can they pursue this? The debt was sold from the Gas company in April 2007?
Thanks

[johnny37]

The time limit for civil debt is six years since the last date that you acknowledged it, However, I believe there are special rules for fuel suppliers which prevent them claiming unpaid bils over a certain time limit which is much less than that (could be two years). Check with your gas supplier or the CAB who will be able to give you a definitive answer.