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A slap in the face for ex-miners

× GOVERNMENT ministers have rejected proposals to supply an immediate £1.2bn cash boost to thousands of ex-miners involved in a controversial pension scheme - saying they believe arrangements are ‘fair and beneficial’. The response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee inquiry into the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS) has been called a ‘slap in the face’ to those who toiled down the pits and their families. The inquiry and report were heavily critical of the government’s actions in claiming at least £4bn from a pension pot for former miners, many of whom live with long-term illness and disabilities.

Government criticised over its response to report on mineworkers pensions | East London and West Essex Guardian Series

The Government has been accused of delivering a “slap in the face” to members of the pension scheme for mineworkers after rejecting calls by MPs to make reforms. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee had urged ministers to tackle a “historic injustice” in the scheme, and transfer £1.2 billion to the fund. The move would have given a £14 increase to the average weekly pension of £84, according to MPs. The committee published the Government’s response, which rejected recommendations the MPs said would have delivered a better outcome for pensioners. Darren Jones, who chairs the committee, said: “Members of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme will be deeply disappointed at the intransigent message of the Government’s response to our report.

Government criticised over its response to report on mineworkers pensions

The Government has been accused of delivering a “slap in the face” to members of the pension scheme for mineworkers after rejecting calls by MPs to make reforms. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee had urged ministers to tackle a “historic injustice” in the scheme, and transfer £1.2 billion to the fund. The move would have given a £14 increase to the average weekly pension of £84, according to MPs. The committee published the Government’s response, which rejected recommendations the MPs said would have delivered a better outcome for pensioners. Darren Jones, who chairs the committee, said: “Members of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme will be deeply disappointed at the intransigent message of the Government’s response to our report.

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