Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to protect Thomas Cook's suppliers from the financial impact of that company's collapse.

My rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has convened a special cross-government taskforce alongside local stakeholders to support employees, local stakeholders and supply chains. The taskforce is considering existing support schemes available and will also monitor local business impacts.

Local partners are able to advise on support available to suppliers affected by Thomas Cook going insolvent.