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The Government is disingenuous in claiming the Trustees are content with the terms of the...

Recommendation
The Government is disingenuous in claiming the Trustees are content with the terms of the current arrangements. The Trustees have been clear that they are not - and never were - happy with the terms, and that they would welcome any changes in members’ favours. The Government should not mistake the Trustees’ acceptance of the deal for contentment.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
13. The Government recognises the harsh conditions in which coal miners worked and the health issues those conditions caused. At privatisation, the Government took on British Coal’s liabilities and has since compensated former miners and their families for the damage done to their health.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.1 yrs
Report published 29 Apr 2021