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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme: North Durham

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 89342

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential economic benefits to North Durham constituency of returning the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Investment Reserve to members.

Answered by Chris McDonald

As at 30 October 2024, there were 222 members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in North Durham. Any transfer of the reserve would be used to enhance member benefits.

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