Re Response to DTI Statement

Serco Group PLC
17 January 2001



SERCO GROUP PLC: PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY NIMBUS HOLDINGS LTD OF 46% OF
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES LIMITED

Further to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
earlier today, Serco is delighted with the Office of Fair Trading's response
to its enquiry regarding competition issues arising from the bid.

The only issue which has arisen is in respect of training of UK air traffic
control personnel. Serco is pleased to give the undertaking to the OFT to
provide airport ATC training courses to third parties on a non-discriminatory
basis.



Enquiries:

Kevin Beeston, Chief Executive          01932 755 900

Chris Hyman, Finance Director