Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 105312
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Question
Natalie Fleet
Labour — Bolsover
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the trustees of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme about protecting members' bonus pensions by removing standstill from the MPS Rules.
Answer
Chris McDonaldI am meeting the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Trustees in early February to discuss potential changes to the scheme, including standstill.