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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential economic merits to former coalfield communities of distributing the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme's undistributed surplus to members through higher pension payments.
- Answer
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I recognise the benefits to coalfield communities of higher pension payments. The Government has already transferred £3.8bn to members of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme and British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme which has already made a significant impact.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 9763
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
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- 2026-06-23 14:09:24 +0100
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