I met with Rory Mair and Robert Nicol, COSLA. This was an opportunity to give an update on developments since I met soon after taking up post and in particular, give an update on a RIGHT blether and the response to it. Rory informed of the developing relationship between national and local government and we shared views on the challenges of the implementation of policies, for instance in early years. We agreed that I will speak to the leadership group early in the new session of the new administration and address the issue of early years implementation at national and local level. I welcome this as well as speaking to other relevant COSLA groups following the leadership meeting.