Question follow-through · 900188

Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to compensate people affected by the surplus sharing agreement with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
27 Aug 2024
Target answer date
5 Sept 2024
Answer
5 Sept 2024 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 27 Aug 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to compensate people affected by the surplus sharing agreement with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme.

  2. 5 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 5 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    Our Manifesto committed to reviewing the surplus sharing arrangements and work is already underway to initiate that process. We are committed to transferring the Investment Reserve and ending the injustice of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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