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
Labour — North 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 McDonaldAs 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.