Written questions

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Commons · Question 72121 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Juliet Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of releasing the investment reserve for British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme pensions to its members.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 8 Sep 2025

The then Minister for Industry (Sarah Jones) met the BCSSS Trustees on 22 April, 11 June and 22 July and confirmed the Government’s commitment to considering their proposals regarding the reserve and the future of the scheme. DESNZ will now engage HM Trea...