To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport with which transport (a) authorities and advisory organisations, (b) companies and (c) trade unions his Department has had recent discussions on swine influenza; and when those discussions took place. (290017)

We have maintained regular contact with a wide range of transport operators and associations since the outbreak was first notified. The Department for Transport has not discussed the issue with the trade unions. It is for individual companies to discuss any issues on this subject with their relevant trade unions.