Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

HC Deb 08 November 1978 vol 957 c214W

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy, of the £169.3 million paid into the mineworkers' pension scheme from 1973–74 to 1977–78 to cover deficiencies in the scheme, what is the amount contributed by Government subsidy or grant.

Mr. Eadie

The Government contribution to the deficiency in the mineworkers' pension scheme from 1973–74 to 1977–78 was £96.8 million.