The directors of collapsed construction giant Carillion were "contemptuous" of funding their defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, and "refused to give an inch", Frank Field has alleged.
The company presented a "rosy picture" of its financial position while "pleading" it could not afford higher deficit contributions to its 13 UK DB schemes, presenting a "take it or leave it" approa...
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