We also heard in the reports and from experts that there are many benefits, both cognitively for children who learn second languages and in terms of cultural understanding. In fact, this year there are more than 126,000 enrolments in years 1 to 8 learning a language other than English or te reo Māori at school, and this was reflected in the committee's final report that was delivered to this House. It also reflects what was identified by teachers, principals, and education unions who submitted on this bill. The report identified a space for growth in the education workforce capacity to teach second languages and also to ensure substantive consultation and resourcing, and that a considered implementation in this area would be warmly welcomed. 