However, not every tool is suitable for every task, and indeed it is the case with this bill. There are three key concerns with this bill, and I think some of these were touched on by the previous speakers. The first is that the bill would make second language learning in primary and intermediate schools mandatory. There is currently no such requirement in primary or intermediate schools. As you would expect, this comes with some significant cost. In this case, we've just heard from the Minister that to implement this bill would cost hundreds of millions. 