The driver of the bin lorry which careered out of control in Glasgow killing six people, including three members of a Dumbarton family, claimed he would be an 'asset' to the council.

The seventh day of the inquiry heard that driver Harry Clarke told Glasgow City Council, when applying for a job in 2010, what he would be an "asset" to them.

A inquiry was shown the application form he filled in when applying for a job to drive a mini bus for children with special needs.

In it he said that he had experience of "looking after elderly and disabled passengers.

Mr Clarke also described himself as "fit" and "reliable".

He wrote: "I hope you will consider me for an interview as I would be an asset to your department at 53 years of age."

In the application form, which is dated July 14, 2010, Mr Clarke also said that he had been a professional driver for 33 years with "no serious endorsements".

He added: "I have worked driving buses in Glasgow for 10 years."

Mr Clarke also said he had three penalty points on his licence which dated back to 2008.

He gave his previous employment as an LGV driver with haulage form DHL which he said he was made redundant from and before that he worked as a general haulage worker but left that job for "better propects".

At the end of the application, Mr Clarke signed a declaration which stated that "any false information or omissions may lead to dismissal".

The inquiry, before Sheriff John Beckett QC, continues tomorrow.