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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 88621

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the release of the investment reserve fund of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme.

Answered by Chris McDonald

Discussions continue with a view to reaching agreement on an outcome that can be implemented later this year which will benefit scheme members.

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