Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

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.