@hawkins_carole @TraceyR64968698 @1jtonner @Jenny_1884 The law allowing this dates back to 1992. Arguments have been made that the surplus would be better spent on increasing pensions, while Tory, Coalition and Labour governments have argued that it’s prudent to keep the money in reserve and invest it to help pay down the debt.
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