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Mr Fanning, 73 previously told BBC Scotland News both governments were "guilty through action and inaction, of damaging the welfare of pensioners."

Head of policy Claire Daly said: "Emissions from transport, buildings and agriculture remain largely unchanged and far too high. Every year of inaction makes the path to a safer, fairer future even harder to reach."

In the dance of inaction that is our legislative branch these days, the recommendations of the commission have been benched by the very coaches who drafted them for their rosters.

However, that silence was not indicative of inaction.

They added that with "bold and ambitious investment, we can finally tackle the systemic stain of violence and abuse" and said the "cost of inaction is one this country can no longer afford".