Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the value is of facilities management contracts which Carillion plc holds with schools.
Local authorities, academy trusts and colleges are responsible for their contracts. We have, however, worked with local authorities and academy trusts to make sure they have robust contingency plans in place and that these have been actioned, where required. Information available to the department indicates that the number of local authority and academy trust schools, covered by catering, facilities management or other service contracts with Carillion is relatively low.
Our priority is to ensure schools can continue to operate as usual. Government is supporting the Official Receiver, so that services to schools and other public services can continue to be delivered.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will work with schools and providers to help minimise any disruption for pupils.