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<p>If small subcontractors are providing public sector services then we are taking
steps to ensure the continuity of those services.</p><p> </p><p>If subcontractors
are supporting private sector contracts then their future role depends on their customers.</p><p>
</p><p>The action we have taken is designed to keep vital public services running,
rather bailing out a commercial company.</p><p> </p><p>We are mindful of the concerns
of Carillion employees in the private sector and resources are open to these workers
and businesses affected by Carillion’s liquidation who are seeking further information,
including:</p><ul><li>a<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/carillion-declares-insolvency-information-for-employees-creditors-and-suppliers"
target="_blank"> webpage</a> set up by the Insolvency Service for those affected and
seeking advice;</li><li>a<a href="https://www.pwc.co.uk/carillion" target="_blank">
dedicated website</a> set up by the Special Managers, PWC, as well as a dedicated
helpline;</li><li>a hotline set up for any employee worried about their pension situation;</li><li>more
general advice on business support is available through the BEIS Business Support
Hotline; and</li><li>Jobcentre Plus, through its Rapid Response Service, also stands
ready to support any employee affected by this announcement.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Alongside
this a network of 38 Local Growth Hubs, run in conjunction with the Local Enterprise
Partnership (LEP), is also on hand to help businesses of all sizes and in all sectors
to access support.</p><p> </p><p>This is a private sector company and taxpayers can’t
be expected to bail out a private sector company.</p><p> </p>
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