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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Asked by Ann DaviesPlaid CymruDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 1 December 2025UIN 94996

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Budget Statement on 26 November 2025, whether the full investment reserve amount of £2.3bn will be transferred to BCSSS trustees.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The transfer of the full reserve of £2.3bn to BCSSS Trustees has been implemented and the required amendments to the scheme rules agreed and signed.

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