Coal Industry Pension Scheme - 15th Apr, 2008

Sian James MP joined other MPs to sign an EDM on the Coal Industry Pension Schemes

Sian James MP said:

"I am pleased to support the EDM. I am sure that the Government will look at this issue again and make the necessary changes. I have written to the Government drawing attention to the wording of the EDM:-

"That this House urges the Government to begin discussions with the trustees of the coal industry pension schemes to consider how best to implement the joint statement of 17th January 2002 issued by the Government and the coal industry pension trustees declaring that `both the Government and the trustees recognise that there have been changes in circumstances since 1994. They have therefore agreed to explore how these changes might best be reflected in revisions to the 1994 arrangements which would benefit members."

"If you require more information on the Mineworkers Pension Scheme here are some more details."

More Information:-

Mineworkers Pension Scheme
If you have any enquiries regarding your MPS pension or entitlement please contact the relevant number below:

MPS Administration Office general enquiries: 0845 606 4444
Trivial pension commutation: 0845 602 1603
Concessionary Fuel: 0845 759 0529
Tax and tax code enquiries: 0845 300 3939

Or write to:

The Administration Office
Mineworkers? Pension Scheme
Sutherland House
Russell Way
Crawley
RH10 1UH

E-mail: mps enquiries


British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme
If you have any enquiries regarding your BCSSS pension or entitlement please contact the Administration Office at:

For surnames beginning A-J: 0845 609 0012 (+44 114 2034613)
For surnames beginning K-Z: 0845 609 0013 (+44 114 203 4629)

Or write to:

The Administration Office
BCSSS
Queen?s House
105 Queen Street
Sheffield
S1 1GN

E-mail: bcsss enquiries

Remember to quote your National Insurance/Scheme number on all correspondence.