Matlhabaphiri said that it would be wise to debate issues on yesterday's Order Paper, on the Rural Electrification Bill for Loan Ratification between Nordic Investment Bank of Finland and Government of Botswana. The Loan will be used to electrify 100 villages in various districts in the country. Another Bill was loan ratification between Nordic Bank AB of Sweden and Government of Botswana for the purpose of electrification of 100 villages in various districts.

MPs said that the Bill did not need to be rushed upon but, instead, more time should be put aside for it. However, MP for Molepolole South, Daniel Kwelagobe, argued that the debate should continue, as it was almost through and suspending it would be a drawback. He said the February meeting, which will be debating the Budget will be too tight to squeeze the Security Bill into. He added that the Bill's intention is to urgently address some security pitfalls that should not be allowed to continue.

MPs for Shoshong and Mahalapye East, Duke Lefhoko and Botlogile Tshireletso, respectively, supported the suspension of the debate on the Bill saying that it needs serious interrogation and that everybody should be given a chance to make an input in the debate. Though he acknowledged its importance, Lefhoko saw no need to hurry over the issue saying it had a serious impact on society. He added that MPs also needed to rest and prepare for the Budget meeting next February.

A proposal by the MP for Lobatse to adjourn the debate on the security bill to next year was defeated, as it was said to be in contravention of Standing Orders. Parliament started debates very late yesterday due to malfunctioning air conditioners. It was not the first time the air conditioners had disrupted the debates.