GLASGOW needs to ensure it has enough facilities to cope with the expected surge in sport following the Commonwealth Games a city MSP has said.

Bob Doris, SNP MSP for Glasgow, asked those in charge of the Games what plans were in place to accommodate those inspired to take up a sport.

The Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee were hearing from David Grevemberg, chief executive of Glasgow 2014, and Shona Robison, the Minister responsible for the Games, on the Scottish Government's community sports strategy.

Mr Doris said: "There are 17 sports across the 2014 Games. We don't know where the Scottish successes will come but we know it will drive greater participation in these sports."

He asked if people in Glasgow will be signposted to how and where they can take part in sport.

He added: "Where can people play badminton, do weightlifting or go swimming when they are inspired by success at the Games.?"

He said the Glasgow 2014 website should be the gateway to accessing local facilities across the city.

He suggested a link on the website where people can click "participate or play" and be taken to details of their nearest club or facility

Mr Doris said: "People will want a fast link to their local club, at the moment it doesn't appear that facility is available."

Mr Doris also asked if the existing facilities were capable of dealing with the increase in numbers.

Mr Grevemberg, chief executive of Glasgow 2014, said the organisation would look at the suggestion.

Shona Robison, Minister for the Commonwealth Games and Sport, said an increase in participation was expected.

She said: "Sportscotland is working with local clubs looking to expand."

Stewart Harrison of Sportscotland said: "I think it will be all sports. We will directly fund certain clubs to ensure capacity can grow."

STEWART PATERSON