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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 2 December 2025UIN 94602

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department expects to reach a decision on the potential transfer of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme reserve; and if he will publish a timeline for implementation.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Chancellor announced in the budget the transfer of the full reserve of £2.3bn which will increase member incomes by 41%.

Implementation is a matter for the Trustees but we understand they have put processes in place so that the first payments will be made on 23 December.

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