Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 89342

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme: North Durham

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Luke Akehurst

LabourNorth Durham

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential economic benefits to North Durham constituency of returning the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Investment Reserve to members.

Answer

Chris McDonald
As at 30 October 2024, there were 222 members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in North Durham. Any transfer of the reserve would be used to enhance member benefits.