Mr Bob Russell (Shadow Minister (Culture, Media & Sport), Culture, Media & Sport; Colchester, Liberal Democrat)

I beg to move amendment No. 238A, in clause 93, page 43, line 16, at end insert

'provided that such circumstances are relevant to the activity licensed'.

Mr Richard Caborn (Minister of State (Sport and Tourism), Department for Culture, Media & Sport; Sheffield Central, Labour)

I appreciate the hon. Gentleman's concern; perhaps I can provide some reassurance. The requirement for fees to take account of different circumstances is necessary, as they should reflect the inspection and monitoring costs involved in different parts of the industry. That is central to the way in which such fees are calculated across the range of Government services in order to recover the costs involved. The clause is not an attempt to discriminate; rather, we wish to ensure that different sectors pay different and appropriate fees for the regulation of their parts of the gambling industry. I do not think that the amendment adds anything, so I would ask the hon. Gentleman to withdraw it.

Mr Bob Russell (Shadow Minister (Culture, Media & Sport), Culture, Media & Sport; Colchester, Liberal Democrat)

I am grateful for the Minister's response. His interpretation will be on the record for all time. On that basis, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Clause 93 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Mr Roger Gale (North Thanet, Conservative)

Because of the fast-moving nature of our proceedings, my technique is to call the number of each clause as we work through them. If any Committee member wishes to speak to a particular clause, it would be helpful to the Chair if that could be indicated as we proceed. I shall then ensure that every clause that needs to be debated is debated.

Clauses 94 to 96 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Mr Roger Gale (North Thanet, Conservative)

Order. This is a small Room and voices carry. I would ask those on both sides of the Committee to restrain their conversations or to have them outside. Even if nobody else wishes to hear the debate, the Chairman most certainly does.