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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Asked by Natalie FleetLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 76666

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions his Department has had with the trustees of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme on the transfer of its investment reserve to members.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The previous Minister of State for Industry met the BCSSS Trustees on 22 April, 11 June and 22 July and confirmed the Government’s commitment to considering their proposals regarding the reserve and the future of the scheme. DESNZ will now engage HM Treasury with a view to agreeing a way forward on the transfer of the reserve to members.

The Government is aiming to reach agreement on an outcome that can be implemented later this year which will benefit scheme members.

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