Carillion debacle should prompt a government rethink, concedes minister

By Jordan Marshall2018-06-25T06:00:00

David Lidington said system would work better with more resources

Cabinet minister David Lidington has said there is scope for government to better manage its relationships with suppliers in the wake of Carillion’s collapse.

In a letter to the MPs running the inquiry into the contractor’s failure, Lidington said a boost to the number of people monitoring suppliers would give government better oversight.

Responding to questions asked by co-chairs of the inquiry Rachel Reeves and Frank Field following the release of the inquiry’s report on the collapse, Lidington said the system could be improved by greater resources.

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