Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 18 November 2025.
Luke Akehurst
Labour, North Durham
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential economic benefits to North Durham Constituency of returning the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Investment Reserve to members.
Chris McDonald
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
As at 30 October 2024, there were 222 members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme in North Durham. Any transfer of the reserve would be used to enhance member benefits.
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