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Acknowledged
The beneficiaries of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme toiled in dreadful conditions, to keep the country’s...
Conclusion
The beneficiaries of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme toiled in dreadful conditions, to keep the country’s lights on. Many now live with industrial diseases caused by the dangerous nature of their former occupation. The least they should expect in return is the secure retirement they were promised decades ago. Yet, successive governments have failed to deliver this.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the harsh conditions faced by coal miners and states that it took on liabilities at privatisation, compensating former miners and their families for health issues.
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Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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