BRIEF-FirstGroup says disappointed by DfT move

LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Firstgroup PLC :

* Until this point we had no indication that there were any issues with the

franchise letting process

* We had received assurances from the dft that their processes were robust

* Dft have made it clear to US that we are in no way at fault

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