Oral QuestionDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mineworkers Pension Scheme on the living standards of the recipients of that pension.

Tabled: 6 November 2024Answered: 12 November 2024

Asked by

Dave Robertson

LabourLichfield

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Answer from Hansard

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds)

The Government will support good growth in every postcode, including in Cornwall and Gloucester. We have already established No. 10 North to work in partnership with local leaders, businesses and communities, and at the Budget next month we will publish plans for further fiscal devolution, including greater retention of business rates revenue for local councils and strategic authorities.