Written questions

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme: Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme

Commons · Question 13228 · Tabled 8 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 18 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing surpluses to the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in line with the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 18 Nov 2024

The Government has fulfilled its manifesto commitment to transfer to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme investment reserve to Members. I am open to considering options put forward by the Trustees for changes to the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme.