Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 72121

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

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

Michael Shanks

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...

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