Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 91551

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 20 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Luke Evans

ConservativeHinckley and Bosworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent conversations he has with the Treasury regarding the return of the £2.3 billion investment reserve of the British Coal staff superannuation scheme.

Answer

Chris McDonald

The Department is engaging with HM Treasury with a view to agreeing a way forward on the transfer of the reserve to members.

The Government is aiming to reach agreement on an outcome that can be implemented later this year which will benefit scheme members.