Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 89366

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme: Wales

Tabled: 10 November 2025

Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

David Chadwick

Liberal Democrat — Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of returning the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Investment Reserve to members on the Welsh economy.

Answer

Chris McDonald

As at 30 October 2024, there were 3,650 members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in Wales. Any transfer of the reserve would be used to enhance member benefits.