Written question asked by Brian Leishman (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
- Question
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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.
- Answer
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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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 118020
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
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- 2026-03-13 12:34:58 +0000
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