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Recommendation 9
9
Paragraph: 48
Whether or not the Government knew in 1994 that it would disproportionately benefit from the...
Conclusion
Whether or not the Government knew in 1994 that it would disproportionately benefit from the arrangement, and whether all parties thought it was fair at the time, 24 Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme is irrelevant. It is patently clear today that the arrangements have unduly benefited the Government, and it is untenable for the Government to continue to argue that the arrangements remain fair.
Paragraph Reference:
48
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
13. 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.