Labour's environment spokeswoman Sarah Boyack's amendment, which called on the government to use its powers to support the development of low-carbon technologies to underpin Scotland's recovery from economic recession, was unanimously agreed.

BBC: Decision time

Earlier this month, Transport and Environment Minister, Sarah Boyack, formally introduced the Transport (Scotland) Bill which would give local authorities powers to introduce charges for entering polluted and congested city centres.

BBC: Valley 'most polluted area'