Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 39663

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Adam Jogee

Labour — Newcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme on the living standards of the recipients of that pension in Newcastle-un

Answer

Sarah Jones
The Government and Trustees of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) have not yet agreed on any changes so we cannot yet make such an assessment. We are currently working with the BCSSS Trustees to consider their proposals.