To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2018 to Question 123102, on Carillion: Insolvency, what assurances were given by the major high street lenders referred to in that Answer.

As stated in my answer of 22 January, lenders gave their assurances to contact customers, where appropriate, and are putting in place emergency measures, including overdraft extensions, payment holidays and fee waivers to ensure those facing short term issues can be helped to stay on track. Further information can be obtained at: https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/banks-offer-support-to-business-customers-impacted-by-carillion/.