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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Asked by David SmithLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 89195

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress his Department has made on (a) agreeing a way forward on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme and (b) considering the transfer of its investment reserve to its members.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Department is engaging with 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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