Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 31836

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Grahame Morris

LabourEasington

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the process is for signing off the transfer of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme investment reserve fund back to the trustees to uplift pensions.

Answer

Sarah Jones
Any future agreement on changes to the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme would require agreement from His Majesty’s Treasury, the Trustees and my Department.