Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 38961
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme and Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
Tabled: 18 March 2025
Answered: 26 March 2025
Question
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Labour — Washington and Gateshead South
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for what reason the investment reserves for the (a) Mineworkers Pension Scheme and (b) British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme were not transferred to members at the same time.
Answer
Sarah JonesThe transfer of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme investment reserve was a manifesto commitment which the Government has fulfilled. The BCSSS scheme has some differences to the MPS, but we are working with the BCSSS Trustees to consider their proposals.