New Gas Meter  

I've never been told that Dory but I wouldn't see it as a problem. At least you can start at zero.

Check this out before arranging a date for change. I think I saw something about this on either the One Show or Watchdog but can't remember the gist of it.

Nope, my landlord might have though, but I only pay electric to him, gas I get a bill for, but actually I'm with British Gas who conveniently forgot to send me a bill between December & April, then sent a reminder, so I might have supposed to have had one. Do you do online bills, cos you can email them and find out :-)

do it asap. Make sure that the person that installs it will also check your furnace and hot water heater. and/or stove.