Construction union UCATT have described the news that Leeds based Hewlett Civil Engineering has today entered administration as a "fresh blow" for the industry.

Rob Morris, Acting Regional Secretary of UCATT's Yorkshire Region, said: "This is a fresh blow for the construction industry in Yorkshire. We had hoped to have seen the end of the closure of longstanding companies and that the industry was beginning to turn the corner. Sadly, this is not the case."

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UCATT are asking for all of their members at the company to contact the Yorkshire Regional Office on 0113 264 0211 and the union will ensure that all its members receive everything that they are legally entitled to.

Mr Morris added: "It is currently unclear what the intentions of the administrators are. UCATT will support all attempts to preserve the jobs of the company’s workforce. If members are laid off then we will ensure that they receive everything that they are entitled to."

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