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Petition · past parliament

Launch of an enquiry into the collapse of Carillion

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Many government contracts were awarded to Carillion, including one to build HS2 in November 2017. The numerous warning signs were ignored bringing into question the entire procurement process.
An independent enquiry is urgently required with a remit to report within six months.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

A Public Inquiry into Carillion plc & the awarding of HS2 contracts

Timeline

15 Jan 2018 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jan 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Jan 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.