Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Diana Johnson and Robert Syms

Tuesday 30th January 2018 Commons Chamber

[Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)]

1. What assessment he has made of the effect of the liquidation of Carillion on the viability of small businesses.

[Sir Robert Syms (Poole) (Con)]

10. What steps he is taking to support businesses affected by the liquidation of Carillion.

[The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Greg Clark)]

I have set up a taskforce bringing together small and medium-sized businesses, the Government, local government and trade unions to assist with the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises and the supply chain. The taskforce has delivered a range of supportive measures, including assistance from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs for those experiencing difficulties and more than £900 million of support from UK lenders.