I heard that Greene was very sad for Carillion, and for our colleagues, suppliers and customers, who we have been proud to serve for many years. "
Carillon's creditors include RBS, Santander UC, HSBC and others.
In addition to many debts
The company, which was founded two hundred years ago, operates public services, such as hospitals, train lines and sites belonging to the Ministry of Defense.
The company has implemented construction projects such as the Royal Opera House in London, the Suez Canal Tunnel and Union Station in Toronto.
Continuing services
"We can not expect taxpayers to bear the burden of rescuing a private sector," said Cabinet Secretary David Ledington.
"It is naturally disappointing that Carillion is stumbling, but our primary responsibility has always been to keep our core public services going smoothly."
He stressed that the government "will provide the necessary funding required by the custodian (to liquidate companies), to maintain the functioning of public services."
The opposition Labor Party has called for an inquiry into the government's actions ahead of the collapse of Carillion.
"We demand a full investigation into the government's action on this," said Rebecca Longley, a Labor Party spokeswoman for BBC television.
"We want to ensure that the British taxpayer will not lose because of the actions of the government and this company.
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