---

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for that brief but—I hope to discover on reading Hansard—informative statement. As somebody who is not fully conversant with the radio multiplex licence variations, that was not the clearest possible answer I could have asked for. I hope that it will make sense on further consideration. It seemed to tell me that the Government need the maximum possible flexibility without having determined exactly which licences require extension. I am not sure that takes us a great deal further than what the House of Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee said, but perhaps, as I say, on reading Hansard it will all become blindingly obvious. Clause 36 agreed. Clause 37 agreed. Clause 38 : Payment for licences Clause 38 : Payment for licences Debate on whether Clause 38 should stand part of the Bill.