12
Not Addressed
We are disappointed by the Government’s dismissive approach to proposals to review the existing arrangement.
Recommendation
We are disappointed by the Government’s dismissive approach to proposals to review the existing arrangement. The Minister’s claim of openness is contrary to the approach successive governments have taken since 1994. The Government must approach any future discussions with the Trustees with a genuinely open mind, and with the best interests of the pension members in mind.
Government Response Summary
The government did not address the recommendation about approaching future discussions with an open mind, instead acknowledging the harsh conditions miners faced and past compensation efforts for health issues.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
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.
Source
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
Report
Sixth Report - Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme
29 Apr 2021
HC 1346
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.3 yrs
Report published
29 Apr 2021