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Written question asked by David Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to remove the mechanism in the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme that freezes bonus pension increase.

Answer

I am meeting the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Trustees next month to discuss future surplus sharing arrangements. No decisions have been made yet.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107272
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk