Pheto withdraws motion

The reason for doing so is on account of the numerous proposed amendments which have been noticed over and above those that were agreed to in an All-Party-Caucus, and some of which are so fundamental and far-reaching as to alter the complexion of the Bill.

I regret that this course of action has become necessary despite the full concurrence of my Ministry and the Botswana National Youth Council on the urgent need for a legal framework to be put in place, in the interest of Botswana Youths and the safe-guarding of government investment in funding of the Botswana National Youth Council which is wholly dependent on the Botswana government for its existence.