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Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Asked by David ChadwickLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 23 June 2026UIN 9762

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he is considering proposals from the Trustees of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme to distribute the £1.1 billion of undistributed surplus currently held within the Scheme to members.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Government is keen to reach agreement with the MPS Trustees on their proposed changes to the arrangements to benefit scheme members. The Government is mindful of the need to resolve this issue as swiftly as possible, and will make an announcement once agreement has been reached.

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