A statement from Brittany Ferries in response to the Office of Fair Trading announcement

The decision by the Office of Fair Trading, announced today, that they are referring the proposed charter by Brittany Ferries of the two P&O ships, Pride of Le Havre and Pride of Portsmouth, to the Competition Commission, is regretted by Brittany Ferries.

David Longden, Brittany Ferries' Managing Director comments: " Whilst we respect the views of the OFT, unfortunately this decision prolongs uncertainty for many employees of P&O who are hoping for some job security as well as holidaymakers planning their trips to France next year."

Released 7 December 2004