Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 900188

Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Tabled: 27 August 2024
Answered: 5 September 2024
Named Day

Question

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth and Ashington

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to compensate people affected by the surplus sharing agreement with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme.

Answer

Sarah Jones
Our Manifesto committed to reviewing the surplus sharing arrangements and work is already underway to initiate that process. We are committed to transferring the Investment Reserve and ending the injustice of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.