To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had, and intends to have, with the STUC or its affiliates regarding the impact on the Scottish workforce of the transport plan for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The impact on the Scottish workforce of the transport plan for the London 2012 Olympic Games has not featured in any discussions the Scottish Executive has had with the STUC. The Scottish Executive works with construction industry stakeholders (including the trade unions), Futureskills Scotland and the industry Sector Skills Councils in monitoring forecast skills requirements for the construction industry in Scotland. Through Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, a £35 million Construction Skills Action Plan is addressing the needs of the construction industry in Scotland.