Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 91553

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 had with Treasury about the potential impact of the return of the £2.3 billion investment reserve of the British Coal staff superannuation scheme on the econo

Answer

Chris McDonald
As at 30 October 2024, there were 39,251 members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme. Any transfer of the reserve would be used to enhance member benefits.