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Written question asked by David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 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, what recent discussions he has had with the Trustees of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme regarding the review of the Scheme’s surplus sharing arrangements; and what his planned timetable is for that review to conclude.

Answer

The Government is keen to reach agreement with the MPS Trustees on changes to the arrangements to benefit scheme members. I met the Trustees on 30 April for a constructive discussion of the proposals and how they might be taken forward. 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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9761
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
Link
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