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Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Asked by Brian LeishmanLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 13 March 2026UIN 118020

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of utilising the undistributed surplus in the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme to fund a pension bonus to members in 2026-2027 financial year.

Answered by Chris McDonald

I recently met the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Trustees and discussed the proposed changes that Trustees have put forward. Work is underway to assess the benefits and risks of the Trustees’ proposals. We are aiming to implement changes as swiftly as possible.

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