SeaFrance
The Leader of Dover District Council has
expressed concern at news that SeaFrance is to shed 127 jobs in
East Kent following news yesterday that the ferry firm was
liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity.
Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of Dover District Council said: “We
are very concerned at the impact of this decision and the effect
this will have on local families. We would love to see another
operator come in to help provide employment opportunities for
residents of East Kent made redundant as a result of the current
situation. However, we remain concerned at reports that Eurotunnel
has not ruled out a possible future bid, and we would be concerned
if this were to progress given the possible impact this could have
on services and fair prices in the cross channel market.
“We understand that SeaFrance has given reassurances that it is
working with staff in East Kent to minimize the impact and is
working to ensure that debts are met, and we continue to work with
all partners for the future and to see how best we can be
supportive of local employees and families.”
Date:
10/01/2012
Contact: Andy
Steele
Telephone: 01304
872020
Fax: 01304
872300
Press Office Direct Line: 01304 872020
